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L24 HBA

1994 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,813 mi
Last recorded91,813 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 HBA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 91,813 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear window edge just outside prescribed areas and seats removed (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 91,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear window edge just outside prescribed areas and seats removed (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play at offside rack (rack end ball joint)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 91,814 miles

Nearside rear (inner quarter) Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded but seats removed.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 91,813 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside rear (inner quarter) Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded but seats removed.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 91,813 miles

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

Nearside front tie bar/rod has play in a ball joint.

Fail 18 Dec 2013 91,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside front tie bar/rod has play in a ball joint.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,813 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 91,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,572 miles

Front Brake Discs Are Corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Door Mirror Is Cracked

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

Sump Is Leaking

Pass 12 May 2010 69,219 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

centre rear view mirror missing

windscreen scratched

Pass 11 May 2009 64,873 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 58,090 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded. exhaust corroded. o/s front flexy brake hose slight cracking steering rack boots perished. front wheel bearings noisy on road test. o/s rear wheel bearing noisy when spun

Pass 14 May 2008 58,090 miles

fuel pipes corroded. exhaust corroded. o/s front flexy brake hose slight cracking steering rack boots perished. front wheel bearings noisy on road test. o/s rear wheel bearing noisy when spun

Fail 8 May 2008 58,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 22 Nov 2006 36,079 miles

Exaust system, surface corrosion.

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

suspension components, surface corrosion.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,079 miles

Exaust system, surface corrosion.

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

suspension components, surface corrosion.

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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L24 HBA is a 1994 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 L24 HBA, 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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L24 HBA is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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