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L185 DOJ

1993 Renault 5

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

63,358 mi
Last recorded63,358 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault 572,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 DOJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2007 63,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,556 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 57,556 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L185 DOJ is a 1993 Renault 5 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L185 DOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L185 DOJ?

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What year was L185 DOJ registered?

L185 DOJ is a 1993 Renault 5, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L185 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 DOJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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