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L395 VRL

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,026 mi
Last recorded52,026 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL395 VRL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 52,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,035 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

fuel cap is non standard

surface corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Fail 26 Mar 2018 49,030 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

fuel cap is non standard

surface corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,248 miles

front and rear suspension and back plates rusty

front n/plate damaged

rear fuel cap non/standard

Fail 14 Mar 2017 48,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear suspension and back plates rusty

front n/plate damaged

rear fuel cap non/standard

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,614 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,136 miles

accident damage to near side rear 1/4 panel

front discs corroded plus rear foot brakes unbalanced

temporary sealable fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 46,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,649 miles

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

near side wiper poor

rear foot brakes unbalanced

temporary repairs to off side rear panel and tail gate

Fail 19 Mar 2013 45,649 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side wiper poor

rear foot brakes unbalanced

temporary repairs to off side rear panel and tail gate

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,019 miles

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

rear foot brakes slightly unbalanced

temporary repairs to off side rear panel + tail gate

Fail 25 Mar 2011 43,575 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear foot brakes slightly unbalanced

temporary repair to off side rear panel and rear tailgate

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,575 miles

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

rear foot brakes slightly unbalanced

temporary repair to off side rear panel and rear tailgate

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,013 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 42,013 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,479 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

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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L395 VRL is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L395 VRL, 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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L395 VRL is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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