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L425 TBG

1994 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,418 mi
Last recorded58,418 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL425 TBG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,418 miles

front subframe corroded

fuel lines corroded

oil leak from sump

Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,005 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front subframe is heavily corroded

rear brakes working slightly uneavanly

rear flexi brake pipe ferrules corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,561 miles

front subframe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2006 56,724 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front seat belt stalk cover missing

petrol pipes are heavily corroded

radiator deteriorated

rear tyre walls deteriorated

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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L425 TBG is a 1994 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L425 TBG, 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 L425 TBG registered?

L425 TBG is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L425 TBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L425 TBG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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