MOT Status
Mileage
158,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion appearing to nsr inner window seam close to seat belt anchorage point
fuel pipes corroded
non obligatory mirror damaged
rear bumper broke
rear os brake pipe corroding and nsf
rear seat belt receiver missing but requirements met
vehicle structure corroding throughout
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L599 WDG is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 L599 WDG, 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 L599 WDG registered?
L599 WDG is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L599 WDG safe to buy?
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