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L962 KSA

1993 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,324 mi
Last recorded113,324 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault 572,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 KSA
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 113,324 miles

Handbrake just passing test (Requires attention)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 113,211 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 106,858 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 106,857 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 99,176 miles

nearside front tyre pershed on side walls

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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L962 KSA is a 1993 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 72,423 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 L962 KSA, 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 33 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 L962 KSA registered?

L962 KSA is a 1993 Renault 5, first registered on 27 September 1993.

Is L962 KSA safe to buy?

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