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L18 PML

1994 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,329 mi
Last recorded83,329 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 PML
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 83,329 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 83,329 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 79,340 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2007 79,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2006 74,116 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 74,116 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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L18 PML is a 1994 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L18 PML, 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 L18 PML registered?

L18 PML is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 11 February 1994.

Is L18 PML safe to buy?

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