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L227 DOJ

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,495 mi
Last recorded74,495 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 DOJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,495 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 May 2009 74,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2008 71,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines are corroded

nearside front tyre badly perished on outer sidewall,no ply or chord exposed

offside front tyre worn on edges

rust on offside rear schassis leg

Pass 23 May 2007 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines are corroded,not leaking at time of test

lite corrosion on rear of outer sil, not failable at time of test

nearside front tyre is scuffed on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing,not failable at time of test

squeak on steering columb no play present at time of test

Fail 16 May 2007 68,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines are corroded,NOT leaking at time of test

light corrosion on rear of outer sill,not failable at time of test

nearside front tyre is scuffed on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing ,not failable at time of test

squeak on steering column no play present at time of test

Pass 18 May 2006 66,218 miles

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

fuel lines showing signs of corosion keep under observation

offside front metal brake pipe showing signs of corosion,not failable at time of test.

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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L227 DOJ is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L227 DOJ, 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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L227 DOJ is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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