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L259 VFG

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,616 mi
Last recorded106,616 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 VFG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2011 106,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Mar 2010 10,278 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

extensive surface corrosion on the entire suspension & hub components

fuel cap sealing waqsher deteriorated borderline

offside front track rod inside rubber gaitor at steering rack has slight play more of an investigation needed

slight surface corrosion on the fuel & brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes running along offside floor slightly corroded

nearside front tire has uneven wear

slight surface corrosion on entire floor & chassis area

Pass 4 Mar 2008 92,009 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 88,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 86,172 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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L259 VFG is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L259 VFG, 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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What year was L259 VFG registered?

L259 VFG is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 27 April 1994.

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