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L277 PWJ

1994 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

46,249 mi
Last recorded46,249 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL277 PWJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2008 46,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front bumper insecure

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,818 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 36,813 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 36,798 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,589 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 27,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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L277 PWJ is a 1994 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 76,375 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L277 PWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 32 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L277 PWJ registered?

L277 PWJ is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L277 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L277 PWJ shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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