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L116 EDV

1994 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,890 mi
Last recorded30,890 miles
Recorded on6 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 EDV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2013 30,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light cracking offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre light cracking

Pass 9 May 2012 29,103 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM TREAD LOW ON EDGES

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2011 27,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 25,145 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2009 22,506 miles

both front tyres worn edges

both rear tyres starting to split in tread

Pass 19 May 2008 19,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,062 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 17,062 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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L116 EDV is a 1994 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1994 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 69,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L116 EDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L116 EDV registered?

L116 EDV is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L116 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L116 EDV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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