Renault R5
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,390 cc
L42 DNRMOT history
L42 DNR is a blue petrol Renault R5 first used on 26 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,758 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 121,758 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,809 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L42 DNR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- R5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 26 May 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L42 DNR was last recorded at 121,758 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 121,753 miles · 3 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 2,809 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,758 miles
- 2025 – 121,256 miles
- 2024 – 118,164 miles
- 2015 – 69,028 miles
- 2011 – 68,671 miles
- 2010 – 68,444 miles
- 2008 – 67,746 miles
- 2007 – 65,453 miles
- 2006 – 64,597 miles
- 2005 – 63,434 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Full MOT history
15 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,758 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 121,758 miles
- Test number
- 161768039715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,753 miles (+497)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,753 miles
- Test number
- 216228203125
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,256 miles (+3,092)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 121,256 miles
- Test number
- 749130944834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 118,164 miles
- Test number
- 141268787554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,164 miles (+49,136)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,164 miles
- Test number
- 503008141505
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass69,028 miles (+357)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 69,028 miles
- Test number
- 279704242423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,671 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 68,671 miles
- Test number
- 799950131152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail68,671 miles (+227)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,671 miles
- Test number
- 859159321151
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass68,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 68,444 miles
- Test number
- 714404970099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,444 miles (+698)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,444 miles
- Test number
- 110504470037
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Pass67,746 miles (+2,293)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 67,746 miles
- Test number
- 984583028308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass65,453 miles (+856)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 65,453 miles
- Test number
- 223053537303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,597 miles (+1,163)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 64,597 miles
- Test number
- 750174636359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,434 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 63,434 miles
- Test number
- 810323735316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,434 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,434 miles
- Test number
- 970393635302
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about L42 DNR
- Does L42 DNR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 DNR is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L42 DNR?
- The MOT on L42 DNR is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L42 DNR done?
- L42 DNR was recorded at 121,758 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,809 miles a year.
- Has L42 DNR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L42 DNR has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L42 DNR 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 L42 DNR find?
- L42 DNR passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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