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L544 AAY

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL544 AAY
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016

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

boot floor corroded

brake pipes corroded

front inner wing/bumper supports corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2016 50,620 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers belt anchorage, b pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

boot floor corroded

brake pipes corroded

front inner wing/bumper supports corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 50,320 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to both nearside and offsife front bumper supports

front subframe corroded

nearside rear inner wing/boot floor corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,320 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to both nearside and offsife front bumper supports

front subframe corroded

nearside rear inner wing/boot floor corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

heavy surface corrosion to front subframe

o/s front inner wing behind headlight corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 49,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

heavy surface corrosion to front subframe

o/s front inner wing behind headlight corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,258 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,843 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,346 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,695 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,872 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,013 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007
Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,052 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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L544 AAY is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L544 AAY, 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 L544 AAY registered?

L544 AAY is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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