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L401 GRN

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,602 mi
Last recorded32,602 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 GRN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,656 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 29,265 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 29,265 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 27,991 miles

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

spare tyre below legal limit

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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L401 GRN is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L401 GRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L401 GRN?

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What year was L401 GRN registered?

L401 GRN is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 23 March 1994.

Is L401 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 GRN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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