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L387 SYJ

1994 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,239 mi
Last recorded37,239 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL387 SYJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner arches corroded and holed

outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 37,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner arches corroded and holed

outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,422 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 34,422 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,047 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 25,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,471 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,279 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 12,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs in very poor condition

n/s front inner cv boot split

cooling fan not working and smoking badly

gear box oil leak

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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L387 SYJ is a 1994 Renault R5 in White 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 L387 SYJ, 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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What year was L387 SYJ registered?

L387 SYJ is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L387 SYJ safe to buy?

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