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L181 MGW

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,988 mi
Last recorded55,988 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 MGW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,988 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,621 miles

Advise - front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,266 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,869 miles

exhaust rusty in places

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,331 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,656 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,732 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,082 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,242 miles

ADVISE - EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY IN PLACES.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER DAMP.

ADVISE - OIL LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION.

ADVISE - PROMPT ATTENTION TO OFFSIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE + PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,296 miles

ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING.

ADVISE - OIL LEAKS.

Pass 1 May 2007 49,036 miles

ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,717 miles

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH.

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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L181 MGW is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L181 MGW, 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 L181 MGW registered?

L181 MGW is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L181 MGW safe to buy?

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