MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
(notes :- steel rims, 145/70R13, minimum tread depths = n/s/f & o/s/f - 2mm, n/s/r - 7mm, o/s/r - 2mm.)
n/s & o/s front to rear & rear metal brake pipes corroded. n/s/f & o/s/f gearbox or wheel bearing noise). o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded. o/s/f door closing, have to slam shut (sercured in closed postion).
n/s/f seat belt buckle casing tape repair (still works). wiper blades auto park inopertive (able to park blades in offscreen postion). spare tyre flat & worn. n/s/r & o/s/r sill areas welded repairs. o/s/f steering rack gaitor is twisted.
o/s/r tyre inner edge of tread worn (2mm). o/s/f tyre outer edge of tread worn (2mm). n/s/f tyre center of tread worn (2mm). (note :- we recomend new n/s/f, o/s/f & o/s/r tyres are fitted a.s.a.p.)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
(note :- steel rims, 145/70R13 tyres, tread depths = n/s/f 3mm, o/s/f 3mm, n/s/r 7mm, o/s/r 2mm.)
front to rear & rear metal brake pipes are corroded.
fuel pipes are corroded.
n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings and/or gearbox are noisey.
o/s/f steering rack gaitor is twisted.
o/s/f tyre edge of tread wearing.
o/s/r & n/s/f tyres tread close to minimum wear limit.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
(note :- steel rims, 145/70R13 tyres, n/s/f 1.6mm, o/s/f 3mm, n/s/r 0.5 to 1.0mm, o/s/r 2mm.)
(note :- we recomend new tyres are fitted a.s.a.p.)
front exhaust/catalyst joint/flange is corroded.
front to rear & rear metal brake pipes are corroded.
fuel pipes are corroded.
n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings noisey and/or gearbox is noisey.
n/s/f tyre on minimum limit.
o/s/f & o/s/f tyres edges of tread worn.
o/s/f steering rack gaitor is twisted.
o/s/r tyre tread close to minimum wear limit.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Age related cracks to nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside rear tyre damage to sidewall
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear tyre damage to sidewall
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L506 CPM is a 1993 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1993 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 69,849 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 L506 CPM, 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 33 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L506 CPM is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 19 November 1993.
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