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L426 TDY

1994 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,960 mi
Last recorded72,960 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 TDY
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2013 72,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn close to limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2013 72,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn close to limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2012 68,851 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear no plate in poor conduition

surface corrosion on front sub-frame

Pass 8 Oct 2011 64,430 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,795 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 60,789 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,217 miles

cover loose on steering wheel

fuel pipes heavily corroded

movement in both front seats

slight imbalance in front brakes

surface corrosion on front subframe and suspension components

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,686 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 51,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,376 miles

Slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 9 Oct 2007 48,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 8 Oct 2007 48,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,215 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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L426 TDY is a 1994 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L426 TDY, 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 L426 TDY registered?

L426 TDY is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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