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L452 UMW

1993 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,284 mi
Last recorded118,284 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL452 UMW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 118,284 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 113,883 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,902 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,836 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,286 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 101,276 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 96,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rust damage to o/s sill panel

Pass 29 Jan 2013 93,028 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,635 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 85,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 80,577 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2009 80,539 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,595 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,574 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 77,120 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 77,120 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 75,528 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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L452 UMW is a 1993 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1993 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 69,849 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 L452 UMW, 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 33 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L452 UMW registered?

L452 UMW is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L452 UMW safe to buy?

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