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L179 JTF

1994 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,659 mi
Last recorded53,659 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 JTF
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/R tyre wearing on inside

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear axle slight corrosion

Rear wiper worn out

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,715 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 44,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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L179 JTF is a 1994 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L179 JTF, 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 L179 JTF registered?

L179 JTF is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 19 April 1994.

Is L179 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L179 JTF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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