CarVerify

Free Car Check

L63 VAC

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,912 mi
Last recorded106,912 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL63 VAC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 106,912 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 106,912 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A post/floor/wheel arch/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear no rear seatbelts or seats fitted at time of test

vehicle has a overheating problem

Pass 1 May 2015 128,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 128,030 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 121,579 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 113,649 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 113,474 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 104,981 miles

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
Full Renault R5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L63 VAC is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L63 VAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L63 VAC?

You can check the full history of L63 VAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L63 VAC registered?

L63 VAC is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L63 VAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L63 VAC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L63 VAC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L63 VAC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.