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L140 FKG

1994 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,972 mi
Last recorded84,972 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 FKG
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 84,972 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 84,969 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 78,045 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 78,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 74,805 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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L140 FKG is a 1994 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 76,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L140 FKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 32 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L140 FKG registered?

L140 FKG is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L140 FKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L140 FKG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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