MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all over under body rusted
fuel pipes rusted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all over under body rusted
fuel pipes rusted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
boot floor holed
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/f wiper starting to split
o/s/f tyre on limit
rear NO plate slightly deteriorated
rear metal brake pipes slightly coroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
boot floor holed
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/f wiper starting to split
o/s/f tyre on limit
rear NO plate slightly deteriorated
rear metal brake pipes slightly coroded
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L156 CTG is a 1993 Renault R5 in White 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 R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 69,849 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 R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L156 CTG, 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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What year was L156 CTG registered?
L156 CTG is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 29 October 1993.
Is L156 CTG safe to buy?
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