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L446 PHJ

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,244 mi
Last recorded84,244 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL446 PHJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2010 84,244 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

advise all metal brake pipes corroded

advise general corrosion on under side

both front tyres on wear limit advise to change soon

play to near side track rod end

Pass 14 May 2009 80,893 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 77,272 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 May 2008 77,272 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 May 2007 74,109 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 74,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 70,904 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 70,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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L446 PHJ is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L446 PHJ, 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 L446 PHJ registered?

L446 PHJ is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L446 PHJ safe to buy?

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