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L56 MGU

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,952 mi
Last recorded39,952 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 MGU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,952 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 39,952 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

corrosion front sub frame

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake hose perished.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,332 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,564 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 38,564 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 37,557 miles

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

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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L56 MGU is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L56 MGU, 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 L56 MGU registered?

L56 MGU is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L56 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L56 MGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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