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L470 TVG

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

118,650 mi
Last recorded118,650 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 TVG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 118,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front coil spring rubbing inner wing

Fail 27 May 2026 118,648 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front coil spring rubbing inner wing

Fail 13 May 2026 118,641 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x3 metal fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

parking brake lever has excessive travel

Pass 1 May 2025 114,715 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have wear on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 114,692 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded within 30 of seat belt mount (middle ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have wear on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 110,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 110,624 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,317 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 105,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 103,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,492 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,579 miles

All tyres 2-3mm of tread appox

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,617 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,837 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,084 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 80,084 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,592 miles

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

Front Inner disc corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,011 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,016 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,789 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 50,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,772 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,632 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,351 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,750 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,142 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 44,142 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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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L470 TVG is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L470 TVG, 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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L470 TVG is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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