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L148 XFH

1993 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,327 mi
Last recorded224,327 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 XFH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 224,327 miles

Corrosion at rear underside of vehicle.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 224,215 miles

Corrosion at rear underside of vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front outer sill corroded.

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded.

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 224,209 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion at rear underside of vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front outer sill corroded.

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded.

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective *Offside front steering arm lock nut loose. (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 224,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 223,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 223,986 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 223,879 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 223,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 223,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 223,306 miles

Brake lever has little reserve travel (handbrake)

Corrosion at offside rear underside

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 223,304 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake lever has little reserve travel (handbrake)

Corrosion at offside rear underside

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 223,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 220,619 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both Front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both front chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 219,983 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

nail in nearside front tyre

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 219,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Oct 2013 218,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 218,311 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 216,109 miles

centre to rear exhaust silencers joint slight leeak

front brake pads wear sensor wires broken

master cylinder fluid pipe damp

n/s doorstep corrosion

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

oil leaks

underbody fuel pipes rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2012 216,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre to rear exhaust silencers joint slight leeak

front brake pads wear sensor wires broken

master cylinder fluid pipe damp

n/s doorstep corrosion

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

oil leaks

underbody fuel pipes rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2011 210,701 miles

lower dooorteps/chassis/floorpan/sills corrosion

middle to rear exhaust joint minor leak

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

n/s/r lamp slight interference

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r lower interior window frame corroded

oil leaks

steering rack wear

underbody fuel pipes rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2010 197,972 miles

centre & rear exhaust mounts splitting

fuel ventilation hose split

middle & rear exhaust silencers very rusty

n/s & o/s doorstep corroding

n/s & o/s steering arm knuckles wear

o/s lower window frame to b post corroded

o/s outer sill slight corrosion

oil leaks

rear chassis/inner sills corrosion

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 4 Oct 2010 197,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

centre & rear exhaust mounts splitting

fuel ventilation hose split

middle & rear exhaust silencers very rusty

n/s & o/s doorstep corroding

n/s & o/s steering arm knuckles wear

o/s lower window frame to b post corroded

o/s outer sill slight corrosion

oil leaks

rear chassis/inner sills corrosion

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2009 181,765 miles

cat to centre exhaust joint blowing

centre exhaust mounting perished

n/s & o/s doorsteps corroding

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s lower window frame to b post corroded

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear chassis corrosion

wear to n/s & o/s front steering arms knuckles

Pass 6 Oct 2008 161,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R rear window aperture corroded

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 161,647 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R rear window aperture corroded

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 161,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s rear window aperture corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2007 138,245 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 114,801 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 90,998 miles

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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L148 XFH is a 1993 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 69,849 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L148 XFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L148 XFH is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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