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L243 STP

1993 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,941 mi
Last recorded63,941 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 STP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 63,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2012 58,271 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 52,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 52,667 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 51,310 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 49,851 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 47,916 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 47,916 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 44,988 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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L243 STP is a 1993 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L243 STP, 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 L243 STP registered?

L243 STP is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 13 October 1993.

Is L243 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L243 STP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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