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L45 EPK

1994 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,773 mi
Last recorded138,773 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL45 EPK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 138,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 137,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 135,499 miles

main beam dip switch worn

Fail 3 Oct 2023 135,496 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

main beam dip switch worn

Pass 11 Oct 2022 134,560 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 133,223 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,827 miles

Brake master cylinder damp no leak found

Pass 3 Oct 2019 127,553 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 122,898 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 118,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

rear seat removed

Pass 30 Jun 2016 112,243 miles

movement in offside front top strut mount

nearside rear inner wheel rim dented

oil leaks

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Jun 2016 112,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

movement in offside front top strut mount

nearside rear inner wheel rim dented

offside front outer sill rusted through outside pescribed area

oil leaks

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,357 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades weak

rear No plate fading

unable to see front brake pads fully

Fail 8 Jun 2015 104,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades weak

rear No plate fading

unable to see front brake pads fully

Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,359 miles

imbalance on front brakes

moveemnt in both sides front anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

slight oil leaks

Fail 8 Jun 2014 95,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 5 Jun 2014 95,275 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 88,821 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 83,303 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 82,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 74,689 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2011 74,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

n/s headlamp poor beam pattern

play in n/s/f top strut mount

unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 18 May 2010 63,174 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 63,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2009 53,913 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 53,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 May 2008 46,525 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 46,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 40,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 27,911 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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L45 EPK is a 1994 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L45 EPK, 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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L45 EPK is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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