MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,227 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
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L158 MGW is a 1994 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L158 MGW, 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.
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What year was L158 MGW registered?
L158 MGW is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 17 February 1994.
Is L158 MGW safe to buy?
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