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L273 AFK

1993 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,194 mi
Last recorded100,194 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 AFK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,194 miles

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

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

corrosion on both rear wheels

corrosion on underbody / and front subframe

right hand rear seat belt not fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2014 100,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both rear wheels

corrosion on underbody / and front subframe

right hand rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 97,116 miles

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

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

corrosion on both rear wheels

corrosion on left hand inner and outer sill

corrosion on underbody and both front lower wishbones

right hand rear seat belt not fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2013 97,116 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

corrosion on both rear wheels

corrosion on left hand inner and outer sill

corrosion on underbody and both front lower wishbones

Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,773 miles

1. corrosion on l/h sill and under body fuel pipes.2.inner sills corroded.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on rear under body.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 94,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

1. corrosion on l/h sill and under body fuel pipes.2.inner sills corroded.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 88,427 miles

1 front number plate faded. 2.inner sills and under frame corroded.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust sustem corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,379 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 86,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

1. corrosion on front brake discs 2 front number plate faded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,400 miles

CORROSION ON. 1.rear axle and under frame 2.fuel pipes and front subframe 3 front numberplate faded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 80,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on under body and rear suspension members

Fail 13 Mar 2008 80,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion on under body and rear suspension members

Pass 15 Mar 2007 76,108 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both number plates faded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 72,477 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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L273 AFK is a 1993 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L273 AFK, 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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L273 AFK is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 17 September 1993.

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