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L233 BFX

1993 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,998 mi
Last recorded111,998 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 BFX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 111,998 miles

chip in screen/os sill corroded/nsr foot brake effort low

Fail 3 Dec 2009 111,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in screen/os sill corroded/nsr foot brake effort low

Pass 21 Nov 2008 100,578 miles

offside sill corroded/hand brake effort low/play in offside strut top mount

Fail 21 Nov 2008 100,578 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside sill corroded/hand brake effort low/play in offside strut top mount

Pass 21 Dec 2007 90,816 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 87,736 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 87,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 87,278 miles

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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L233 BFX is a 1993 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L233 BFX, 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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What year was L233 BFX registered?

L233 BFX is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L233 BFX safe to buy?

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