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L682 PHK

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,332 mi
Last recorded49,332 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL682 PHK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 49,332 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 49,047 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 48,925 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,603 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 48,596 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR PAN (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 48,263 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 47,956 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 47,573 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 47,179 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,694 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,550 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 45,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 98,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 44,200 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 43,442 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,476 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 40,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,973 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 39,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,831 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 38,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,732 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L682 PHK is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L682 PHK, 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 L682 PHK registered?

L682 PHK is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 7 April 1994.

Is L682 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L682 PHK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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