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L339 DPD

1994 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,420 mi
Last recorded48,420 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL339 DPD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 48,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 48,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 45,604 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 45,521 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 41,363 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 28,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 28,586 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,027 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 13 Jan 2015 27,684 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jan 2015 27,684 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jan 2014 27,449 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 27,441 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,175 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 27,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,750 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,654 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,460 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,182 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,945 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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L339 DPD is a 1994 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L339 DPD, 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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L339 DPD is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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