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L406 VEG

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,342 mi
Last recorded100,342 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL406 VEG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,342 miles

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT REFLECTORS CORRODED.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 100,167 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 100,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2009 99,872 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 99,412 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 99,253 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 99,253 miles

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

indicator tell tale lamp intermitent fault. tyres perishing, various points of corrosion..

Pass 7 Mar 2006 98,987 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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L406 VEG is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L406 VEG, 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

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What year was L406 VEG registered?

L406 VEG is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 5 July 1994.

Is L406 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L406 VEG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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