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L59 TBP

1993 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,075 mi
Last recorded55,075 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL59 TBP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,075 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls and tread areas cracked and perrished

Engine idle speed high

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting

Offside front chassis corroded within 30cm of subrame mounting

front antirollbar mountig rubbers split and perrished

Fail 28 Sep 2006 55,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre sidewalls and tread areas cracked and perrished

Engine idle speed high

Exhaust system corrded

Front antirollbar mounting rubbers split and perrished

Nearside outer sill corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mount.

Offside front chassis/ crossmember corroded, within 30cm of subframe mounting

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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L59 TBP is a 1993 Renault R5 in Blue 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 L59 TBP, 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 L59 TBP registered?

L59 TBP is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 22 November 1993.

Is L59 TBP safe to buy?

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