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Renault Series 50 S46

White · Diesel · 1993 · 3,990 cc

L26 DNAMOT history

L26 DNA is a white diesel Renault Series 50 S46 first used on 21 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 239,450 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
239,450 km
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,353 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 DNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Series 50 S46
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
21 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 DNA was last recorded at 239,450 km on 1 Jul 2026, 718 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,732 km · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
718 km
Average per year
4,353 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 239,450 km
  • 2025 – 238,732 km
  • 2024 – 236,969 km
  • 2023 – 235,650 km
  • 2022 – 233,008 km
  • 2021 – 231,992 km
  • 2017 – 228,953 km
  • 2016 – 226,282 km
  • 2015 – 224,436 km
  • 2014 – 220,409 km
  • 2013 – 217,671 km
  • 2012 – 214,937 km
  • 2011 – 211,674 km
  • 2009 – 197,058 km
  • 2008 – 183,643 km
  • 2007 – 168,129 km
  • 2005 – 147,708 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,450 km
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the centre pipe to the rear silencer join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,450 km (+718)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    239,450 km
    Test number
    284270136951
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass238,732 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    238,732 km
    Test number
    727091734116
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail238,732 km (+1,763)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,732 km
    Test number
    877211937636
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass236,969 km (+1,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    236,969 km
    Test number
    828979606173
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front, centre and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass235,650 km (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    235,650 km
    Test number
    175083920029
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the centre pipe to the rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail235,616 km (+2,608)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,616 km
    Test number
    436582063892
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from the steering box, front ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from the steering box, rear ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the centre pipe to the rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass233,008 km (+1,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    233,008 km
    Test number
    340154761276
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

  8. Pass231,992 km (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    231,992 km
    Test number
    652937108036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail231,925 km (+2,972)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,925 km
    Test number
    194256001969
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass228,953 km (+2,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    228,953 km
    Test number
    411196336730
    • AdvisoryNearside steering drag link ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.
    • AdvisoryOffside 'A' pillar corroded but not within a prescribed area.
    • AdvisorySteering arm rear ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

  11. Pass226,282 km (+1,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    226,282 km
    Test number
    382850786577
    • AdvisoryLong parking brake lever travel.
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside steering track rod end ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

  12. Pass224,436 km (+4,027)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    224,436 km
    Test number
    375933165112
    • NoteNearside and offside steering drag link end ball joints worn but not considered excessive at this time.
    • NoteOffside rear inner tyre sidewall damaged but not through to the ply or cords.
    • NoteParking brake linkage of rear axle worn.
    • NoteSlight leak of exhaust gases.

  13. Pass220,409 km2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    220,409 km
    Test number
    268519464492
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLift in offside front suspension king pin but not considered excessive at this time.
    • NotePlay in nearside front suspension king pin bushes but not considered excessive at this time.
    • NoteRear parking brake cable pivot point bushes worn.

  14. Fail220,409 km (+2,738)11 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,409 km
    Test number
    736352664161
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteLift in offside front suspension king pin but not considered excessive at this time.
    • NoteNearside and offside front inner brake pads worn thin.
    • NotePlay in nearside front suspension king pin bushes but not considered excessive at this time.
    • NoteRear parking brake cable pivot point bushes worn.

  15. Pass217,671 km (+141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    217,671 km
    Test number
    105781643100
    • NoteLift in nearside front king pin/bush but not considered excessive at this time.

  16. Fail217,530 km (+2,593)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,530 km
    Test number
    769229823107
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteLift in nearside front king pin/bush but not considered excessive at this time.

  17. Pass214,937 km (+229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    214,937 km
    Test number
    325374042109
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail214,708 km (+3,034)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,708 km
    Test number
    517916432129
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass211,674 km (+14,616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    211,674 km
    Test number
    218685841429
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass197,058 km (+13,415)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    197,058 km
    Test number
    793987019173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass183,643 km (+15,514)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    183,643 km
    Test number
    354761208204
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked ( not likeley to restrict drivers view )
    • NoteOffside Rear Inner tyre on limit.

  22. Pass168,129 km
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    168,129 km
    Test number
    740651437171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass152,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    152,688 miles
    Test number
    283455936117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass147,708 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    147,708 km
    Test number
    194812186475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 DNA

Does L26 DNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DNA is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 DNA?
The MOT on L26 DNA is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 DNA done?
L26 DNA was recorded at 239,450 km at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 4,353 km a year.
Has L26 DNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 DNA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 DNA 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 L26 DNA find?
L26 DNA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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