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L453 WNJ

1994 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,739 mi
Last recorded82,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 WNJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2007 82,739 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pads low osr window sill excessive corosion

Pass 20 Oct 2006 79,546 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake hoses for perishing but not to cords

top and bottom anchorages

Pass 22 Mar 2006 76,931 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 76,931 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damp around brake cylinder,corroding underside,brake ferruls corroding,fuel lines corroding,

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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L453 WNJ is a 1994 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L453 WNJ, 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 L453 WNJ registered?

L453 WNJ is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 19 April 1994.

Is L453 WNJ safe to buy?

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