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L550 DPF

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,033 mi
Last recorded91,033 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 DPF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2006 91,033 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 91,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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L550 DPF is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L550 DPF, 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 L550 DPF registered?

L550 DPF is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 18 December 1993.

Is L550 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L550 DPF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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