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L455 WLC

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL455 WLC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,762 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,512 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 75,512 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,880 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,254 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,711 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 40,600 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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L455 WLC is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L455 WLC, 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 L455 WLC registered?

L455 WLC is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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