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L508 DRU

1994 Renault 5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,132 mi
Last recorded51,132 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL508 DRU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 51,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake pads deteriorating with rust and age

Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,832 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 48,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,627 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 45,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 42,473 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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L508 DRU is a 1994 Renault 5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 76,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L508 DRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 32 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L508 DRU registered?

L508 DRU is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is L508 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L508 DRU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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