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L474 JNM

1994 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,166 mi
Last recorded80,166 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL474 JNM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

petrol flap missing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,745 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 71,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

All tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 69,328 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Aug 2008 69,328 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,590 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 63,820 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 63,820 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L474 JNM is a 1994 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L474 JNM, 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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L474 JNM is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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