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L387 XMR

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,863 mi
Last recorded55,863 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL387 XMR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 55,863 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,637 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 53,573 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,685 miles

Coolant leak

front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 6 Jul 2010 51,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Coolant leak

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Jun 2009 49,132 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 46,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,424 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 41,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,552 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 36,552 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 36,434 miles

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.

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 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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L387 XMR is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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