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L138 FBV

1994 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,468 mi
Last recorded88,468 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 FBV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake pad linings over 50% worn

Slight corrosion on both rear quarter panels under the rear windows

Fail 17 Mar 2018 88,452 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake pad linings over 50% worn

Slight corrosion on both rear quarter panels under the rear windows

Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,407 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 84,077 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 84,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near to shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 79,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 77,186 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked / perished close to cords

Fail 14 Apr 2012 74,593 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked / perished close to cords

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 74,593 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked / perished close to cords

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 71,540 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 68,377 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,945 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,984 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,495 miles

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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L138 FBV is a 1994 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L138 FBV, 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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L138 FBV is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 14 April 1994.

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