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L581 JWN

1994 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

171,079 mi
Last recorded171,079 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 JWN
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2008 171,079 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 155,774 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to nearside and offside door steps.

Nearside and offside front brake pads getting low.

Offsidse front flexable brake hose perished, but not considered dangerous.

Fail 2 Jan 2007 155,773 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Heavy surface corrosion to nearside and offside door steps.

Nearside and offside front brake pads getting low.

Offside front brake hose perished, but not considered dangerous.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 136,478 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 136,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L581 JWN 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 40%.

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 L581 JWN, 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 L581 JWN registered?

L581 JWN is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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