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L578 RCL

1993 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

102,197 mi
Last recorded102,197 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 RCL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2006 102,197 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 102,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 102,028 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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 102,028 miles

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

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)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

rear fog lamp switch unmarked as painted

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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L578 RCL is a 1993 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 L578 RCL, 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 L578 RCL registered?

L578 RCL is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 10 December 1993.

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