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L329 JVV

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,179 mi
Last recorded83,179 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL329 JVV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2009 83,179 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded/offside rear wheel arch corroded/ front brake pipes grotty

Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,160 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 79,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,989 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,572 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 70,572 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L329 JVV is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L329 JVV, 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 L329 JVV registered?

L329 JVV is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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