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L123 WUS

1994 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,825 mi
Last recorded64,825 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 WUS
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 64,825 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 64,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 60,985 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 60,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L123 WUS is a 1994 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L123 WUS, 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 L123 WUS registered?

L123 WUS is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L123 WUS safe to buy?

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