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Renault R5

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,390 cc

L97 VLPMOT history

L97 VLP is a red petrol Renault R5 first used on 30 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
73,442 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 VLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
R5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
30 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 VLP was last recorded at 73,442 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2016: 54,380 miles, lower than 524,540 miles on 12 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,440 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,442 miles
  • 2021 – 69,760 miles
  • 2020 – 67,122 miles
  • 2019 – 64,966 miles
  • 2018 – 61,843 miles
  • 2017 – 57,748 miles
  • 2016 – 54,380 miles
  • 2015 – 524,540 miles
  • 2013 – 52,138 miles
  • 2012 – 51,154 miles
  • 2011 – 50,028 miles
  • 2010 – 48,538 miles
  • 2009 – 46,207 miles
  • 2008 – 43,940 miles
  • 2007 – 41,075 miles
  • 2006 – 38,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,442 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,442 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,442 miles
    Test number
    405025525570
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail73,440 miles (+3,680)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,440 miles
    Test number
    412311693897
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass69,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,760 miles
    Test number
    799315447869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail69,760 miles (+2,638)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,760 miles
    Test number
    276835341533
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass67,122 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,122 miles
    Test number
    771428754225
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILLER CAP SEAL PERISHED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside COOLANT LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,122 miles (+2,156)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,122 miles
    Test number
    700836522832
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILLER CAP SEAL PERISHED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside COOLANT LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,966 miles
    Test number
    927887915299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail64,965 miles (+3,122)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,965 miles
    Test number
    135203496401
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass61,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,843 miles
    Test number
    575964232539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySteering rack squeaks (internal)

  10. Fail61,843 miles (+4,095)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,843 miles
    Test number
    322906554996
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass57,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,748 miles
    Test number
    163085612312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail57,748 miles (+3,368)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,748 miles
    Test number
    657675621513
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass54,380 miles (-470,160)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    209142816074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail524,540 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    524,540 miles
    Test number
    188493145454
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass52,450 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,450 miles
    Test number
    885443945037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,138 miles (+984)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,138 miles
    Test number
    345427993468
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass51,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,154 miles
    Test number
    736754802398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,154 miles (+1,126)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,154 miles
    Test number
    207754702301
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass50,028 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,028 miles
    Test number
    905100201314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,538 miles
    Test number
    803849410395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,538 miles (+2,331)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,538 miles
    Test number
    982279310337
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass46,207 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,207 miles
    Test number
    683004219300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,940 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,940 miles
    Test number
    411862128300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,075 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,075 miles
    Test number
    811166317390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,904 miles
    Test number
    294929516379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L97 VLP

Does L97 VLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L97 VLP expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L97 VLP?
The MOT on L97 VLP expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L97 VLP done?
L97 VLP was recorded at 73,442 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 2,171 miles a year.
Has L97 VLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 VLP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L97 VLP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L97 VLP find?
L97 VLP passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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