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L588 HBL

1994 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,474 mi
Last recorded65,474 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 HBL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,474 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 65,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 62,415 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 62,415 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,608 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 59,592 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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L588 HBL is a 1994 Renault 5 in Blue 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 L588 HBL, 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 L588 HBL registered?

L588 HBL is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L588 HBL safe to buy?

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