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L652 STP

1994 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,027 mi
Last recorded135,027 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL652 STP
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 135,027 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2009 134,992 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 132,072 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front chassi rusty underbonnet

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2008 132,072 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front chassi rusty underbonnet

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2007 124,359 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front subframe rusty

slight play in nearside front top shocker mount

Pass 23 Feb 2006 120,082 miles

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

nearside wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 11 Feb 2006 119,914 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside wiper blade smearing screen

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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L652 STP is a 1994 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L652 STP, 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 L652 STP registered?

L652 STP is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L652 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L652 STP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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