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L266 UPO

1994 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,932 mi
Last recorded93,932 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 UPO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 93,932 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 93,930 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear seat base insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2006 86,458 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 86,458 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

fuel pipe corroed

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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L266 UPO is a 1994 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UPO, 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 L266 UPO registered?

L266 UPO is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L266 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L266 UPO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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