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L45 XRP

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,014 mi
Last recorded50,014 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL45 XRP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 50,014 miles

Offside Rear (tyre cracking)

front arb bushes perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s outer sill and rear chassis rails corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded, n/s/f inner wing damaged (front corners)

rear exhaust box rubber mounts perished

Fail 27 Jul 2015 50,013 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear (tyre cracking)

front arb bushes perished

o/s outer sill and rear chassis rails corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded, n/s/f inner wing damaged (front corners)

rear exhaust box rubber mounts perished

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s diff seal weeping

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,326 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn and cracking

o/s/f wheel buckled

Fail 16 Jul 2013 39,325 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres worn and cracking

handbrake light on

o/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,571 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,759 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 33,604 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pads warning wires o/s broken and n/s cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,548 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 26,454 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,963 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,846 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 XRP is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XRP, 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 L45 XRP registered?

L45 XRP is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L45 XRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L45 XRP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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