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L563 DBO

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

99,458 mi
Last recorded99,458 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL563 DBO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2006 99,458 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

light corrosion on front sub-frame

light corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

light corrosion on front to rear fuel lines

n/s sill light corrosion

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2006 99,458 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

front to rear brake pipes light corrosion

front to rear fuel lines light corrosion

inner wheel arch covers fitted

light corrosion on front sub frame

n/s sill light corrosion

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2006 99,425 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

front to rear brake lines light corrosion

front to rear fuel lines light corrosion

inner wheel arch covers fitted

light corrosion on front sub-frame

light corrosion on n/s sill

oil leak

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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L563 DBO is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L563 DBO, 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 L563 DBO registered?

L563 DBO is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L563 DBO safe to buy?

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