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L510 PFM

1993 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,046 mi
Last recorded72,046 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL510 PFM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2009 72,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,805 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 70,975 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 70,975 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 70,025 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 70,025 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

noise when driven on road possible wheel bearing

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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L510 PFM is a 1993 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L510 PFM, 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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What year was L510 PFM registered?

L510 PFM is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is L510 PFM safe to buy?

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