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L378 ROW

1993 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,022 mi
Last recorded91,022 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault 572,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 ROW
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 91,022 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn out on shoulders

Pass 22 Jun 2007 85,106 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire has been cut

rear exhaust box link pipe is very thin

Pass 7 Jun 2006 81,221 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 81,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear handbrake efficiency low

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 25 May 2005 77,232 miles

as per previous advisory sheet

Fail 23 May 2005 77,232 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear bumper damaged

rear screenwasher not working

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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L378 ROW is a 1993 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 72,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L378 ROW, 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 33 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L378 ROW registered?

L378 ROW is a 1993 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L378 ROW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L378 ROW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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