MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,863 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
front number plate slightly discoloured
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Coolant leak
front number plate slightly discoloured
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f road spring cup rusty
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
one rear silencer mount perished
steering wheel bent
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
one rear silencer mount perished
steering wheel bent
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L387 XMR is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?
L387 XMR is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 4 May 1994.
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