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L38 LNV

1993 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,105 mi
Last recorded61,105 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 LNV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,105 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 60,720 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 60,720 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 60,381 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 58,122 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 53,668 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,397 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,995 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,251 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,625 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,037 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 22,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,127 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,084 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,032 miles

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

indicator tell tail not working but does have audible warning

Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,897 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,801 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,687 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 17,687 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 17,276 miles

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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L38 LNV is a 1993 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1993 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 69,849 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L38 LNV, 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 33 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L38 LNV registered?

L38 LNV is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L38 LNV safe to buy?

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