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L81 GOX

1994 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,049 mi
Last recorded43,049 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL81 GOX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,049 miles

Seat belt buckle covers missing on front but ok for test.....Some out of balance on rear brakes but ok for test.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,560 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 39,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,189 miles

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

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

Slight distortion in sidewall of n/s/f tyre - not structural.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,066 miles

Front seat belt outer covers missing but belts operating in satisfactory manner locking and safe from unlocking. Front pad warning light wires broken o/s and loose n/s not affecting test.

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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L81 GOX is a 1994 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L81 GOX, 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 L81 GOX registered?

L81 GOX is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L81 GOX safe to buy?

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