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L166 GHD

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,084 mi
Last recorded81,084 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 GHD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 81,084 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,002 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front sub frame weakened by corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2010 78,002 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front sub frame weakened by corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,877 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front sub frame weakened by corrosion.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 74,877 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front sub frame weakened by corrosion.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,892 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 70,892 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,416 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 62,903 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 62,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L166 GHD is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 69,219 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 L166 GHD, 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 32 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L166 GHD registered?

L166 GHD is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 12 February 1994.

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