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L145 VRL

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,585 mi
Last recorded126,585 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL145 VRL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2013 126,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

outer sills slightly corroded

slight corrosion some areas underside

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2012 123,628 miles

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

rear seat removed at the time of the test

Pass 20 Jan 2011 117,714 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate deteriorated

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 113,266 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2009 107,493 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 94,984 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 81,417 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 64,903 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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L145 VRL is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L145 VRL, 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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L145 VRL is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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