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L264 FAA

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,200 mi
Last recorded41,200 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL264 FAA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,055 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,917 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,758 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,569 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,397 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 40,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,201 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,003 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,803 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 39,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,273 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,210 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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L264 FAA is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L264 FAA, 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 L264 FAA registered?

L264 FAA is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 22 November 1993.

Is L264 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L264 FAA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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