Royale Sabre

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

C5 BWPMOT history

C5 BWP is a blue petrol Royale Sabre first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 27,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
27,371 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Royale
Model
Sabre
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BWP was last recorded at 27,371 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,362 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,371 miles
  • 2024 – 25,209 miles
  • 2023 – 23,605 miles
  • 2022 – 22,968 miles
  • 2021 – 22,713 miles
  • 2020 – 22,490 miles
  • 2019 – 21,964 miles
  • 2018 – 21,599 miles
  • 2017 – 21,173 miles
  • 2016 – 20,463 miles
  • 2015 – 19,864 miles
  • 2014 – 18,430 miles
  • 2013 – 16,502 miles
  • 2012 – 15,579 miles
  • 2011 – 15,431 miles
  • 2010 – 15,111 miles
  • 2009 – 14,500 miles
  • 2007 – 13,930 miles
  • 2006 – 13,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,371 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,371 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    27,371 miles
    Test number
    755865817707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail27,362 miles (+2,153)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,362 miles
    Test number
    320554187964
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm to roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass25,209 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    25,209 miles
    Test number
    282120569368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,605 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    23,605 miles
    Test number
    574961695288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,968 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    22,968 miles
    Test number
    738665290792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,713 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    22,713 miles
    Test number
    450453647787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,490 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    22,490 miles
    Test number
    745177299898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,964 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    21,964 miles
    Test number
    664085813517
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail21,962 miles (+363)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,962 miles
    Test number
    381562335042
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass21,599 miles (+426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    21,599 miles
    Test number
    792794642082
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer cv boot starting to split

  11. Pass21,173 miles (+710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,173 miles
    Test number
    294271977747
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass20,463 miles (+599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,463 miles
    Test number
    880821638860
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass19,864 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,864 miles
    Test number
    139514255137
    • NoteLower steering column coupling has slight play

  14. Fail19,864 miles (+1,434)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,864 miles
    Test number
    887396425149
    • FailureLower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass18,430 miles (+1,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,430 miles
    Test number
    688085354197
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

  16. Pass16,502 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    16,502 miles
    Test number
    476529513158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,579 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    15,579 miles
    Test number
    989120812178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,431 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,431 miles
    Test number
    499478311132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,111 miles
    Test number
    771032080019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,111 miles (+611)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,111 miles
    Test number
    830262680092
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass14,500 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,500 miles
    Test number
    111853619410
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail14,474 miles (+544)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,474 miles
    Test number
    112106009473
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre deteriorated

  23. Pass13,930 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,930 miles
    Test number
    442075737236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,711 miles
    Test number
    384670706201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,711 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,711 miles
    Test number
    313040706253
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about C5 BWP

Does C5 BWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BWP is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 BWP?
The MOT on C5 BWP is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BWP done?
C5 BWP was recorded at 27,371 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 704 miles a year.
Has C5 BWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BWP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 BWP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 BWP find?
C5 BWP passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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