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L512 AAD

1993 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,395 mi
Last recorded85,395 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault 572,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 AAD
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 85,395 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 82,540 miles

Exhaust system heavily rusted at rear joint

Nearside and offside front anti rollbar rubbers worn

Nearside and offside innersills and rear chassis legs rusty

Nearside and offside rear inner arches rusted and holed (not affecting seatbelt mountings)

OFFSIDE REAR WHEELBEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY AND SLIGHT PLAY

Offside outer wing rusted and repaired

Some old damage and rust at offside front chassis leg

Fail 24 Mar 2007 82,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside and offside front anti rollbar outer bushes worn

Nearside and offside inner wings rusted and holed(no seriously afecting seat belt mountings)

Offside outer wing rusted and repaired

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

Several areas of inner sills and rear chassis legs rusted

Slight play and slight noise from nearside rear wheelbearing

Some old damage and rust to offside front

Pass 27 Mar 2006 75,755 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 75,755 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front breake discs corroded and worn

fuel/vent pipe kinked near front

some wear in nearside front antiroll bar outer bush

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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L512 AAD is a 1993 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 72,423 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L512 AAD, 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 33 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L512 AAD registered?

L512 AAD is a 1993 Renault 5, first registered on 10 December 1993.

Is L512 AAD safe to buy?

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