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L506 CPM

1993 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 CPM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 136,823 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 136,721 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 131,752 miles

(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.)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 131,354 miles

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.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 131,173 miles

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.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 118,753 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 118,646 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 109,868 miles

Offside rear tyre damage to sidewall

Fail 6 Jul 2010 109,627 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,266 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 99,100 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 88,811 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 88,811 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2007 79,923 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 79,923 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2006 69,927 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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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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