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L179 DNE

1993 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,811 mi
Last recorded56,811 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault 572,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 DNE
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,811 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,578 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,563 miles

Battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

one o/s washer jet would benifit from adjustment

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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L179 DNE is a 1993 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L179 DNE, 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.

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What year was L179 DNE registered?

L179 DNE is a 1993 Renault 5, first registered on 9 September 1993.

Is L179 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L179 DNE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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