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L378 DPD

1994 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,541 mi
Last recorded37,541 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 DPD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,541 miles

front brake discs corroding

fuel pipes corroding

ns washer aim poor

slight corrosion rear chassis rails by suspension mounts

slight play in nsf and osf antiroll bar end bushes

suspension components corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2010 37,539 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

fuel pipes corroding

ns washer aim poor

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

rear beam axle bushes perishing

rear brake balance poor

slight corrosion rear chassis rails by suspension mounts

slight play in nsf and osf antiroll bar end bushes

suspension components corroding

Pass 6 May 2009 36,536 miles

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

front antiroll bar corroded

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 6 May 2009 36,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front antiroll bar corroded

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front wiper blades split,recommend replacement

rear number plate in poor condition,recommend replacement

Fail 9 May 2008 35,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs corroding

nsr wheel slightly distorted

play in nsf anti roll bar end bush/roll bar corroded

play in osf top suspension mount

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2008 35,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs corroding

nsr wheel slightly distorted

play in nsf anti roll bar end bush/roll bar corroded

play in osf top suspension mount

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2007 33,717 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear number plates are becoming slightly discoloured

Pass 3 May 2006 31,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 31,514 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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L378 DPD is a 1994 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L378 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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L378 DPD is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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