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L521 ETA

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,765 mi
Last recorded55,765 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 ETA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front spring snapped at an extreme end

offside front wheel bearing sounds rough when rotated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,423 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 48,423 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,570 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 43,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 38,573 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,573 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,592 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,688 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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L521 ETA is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 69,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L521 ETA, 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 32 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L521 ETA registered?

L521 ETA is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is L521 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L521 ETA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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