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L38 NWB

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,059 mi
Last recorded107,059 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 NWB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 107,059 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 107,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR EXTENSIVE GENERAL CORROSION INC BRAKE COMPONENTS PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE CRACKED GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS PLAY/NOISE

Pass 8 Mar 2006 99,426 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 NWB is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWB, 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.

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What year was L38 NWB registered?

L38 NWB is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L38 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L38 NWB shows 3 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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