MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Oil leak
front screen frame corroded not affecting braking or steering
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Oil leak
front screen frame corroded not affecting braking or steering
front to rear brake pipe corroding
n/s mirror broken
n/s steering rack boot perishing
rear brake imbalance high
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front to rear brake pipe corroding
n/s mirror broken
n/s steering rack boot perishing
rear brake imbalance high
rear wiper blade split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
eng oil leak
fuel pipes corroding
n/s mirror glass missing, rear washer poor
n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken
n/s/f susp strut upper mount play
various brake pipes corroding
various panels corroding
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
eng oil leak
front brake pad sensor wires broken
n/s mirror glass missing
rear wiper not clearing
spare tyre deteriorating, n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate
various brake pipes corroding
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
eng oil leak
front brake pad sensor wires broken
n/s mirror glass missing
rear wiper not clearing
spare tyre deteriorating, n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate
various brake pipes corroding
as per vt32 issued by M.Peacock on 13/09/2007.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
cambelt last changed?
damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre
front brake discs in poor condition
instrument binnacle glass cracked
offside front brake pipe rusty
offside rear tyre cracked and perished
spare tyre devoid of tread
various oil leaks
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
as per previous vt32
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both o/s tyre valve dust caps missing
front brake discs deteriorating
inst panel glass cracked
oil leak
rear brake imb high
rear wiper not clearing
spare tyre worn
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L266 LWL is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 L266 LWL, 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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L266 LWL is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 20 April 1994.
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