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L522 PEV

1994 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,037 mi
Last recorded94,037 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL522 PEV
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 94,037 miles

both rear flexy hoses show some corrosion to ferrules

o/s/f flexy brake hose has slight cracking to surface

Fail 8 Mar 2008 94,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear flexy hoses show some corrosion to ferrules

o/s/f flexy brake hose has slight cracking to surface

Pass 3 Mar 2007 88,805 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 88,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2006 82,773 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 82,773 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear chassis rails corroded

front brake discs corroded

front crossmember corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

oil leak

outer sills corroded

slight play in the nearside steering rack ball joint

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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L522 PEV is a 1994 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L522 PEV, 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 L522 PEV registered?

L522 PEV is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L522 PEV safe to buy?

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