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L418 OMX

1994 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,673 mi
Last recorded79,673 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL418 OMX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,673 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 78,700 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 77,694 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 77,644 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 74,936 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,700 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,100 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 70,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,380 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 67,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,640 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 65,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,372 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,372 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,362 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,738 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,092 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 54,086 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,915 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 48,122 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 46,970 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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L418 OMX is a 1994 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L418 OMX, 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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What year was L418 OMX registered?

L418 OMX is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is L418 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L418 OMX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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