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L688 MTW

1993 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,285 mi
Last recorded73,285 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault 572,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 MTW
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 73,285 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,603 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,905 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 62,905 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

fuel lines

Pass 17 Oct 2005 57,383 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 57,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

advise ehaust in poor condition

advise o/s/f sidelight slow to operate

front flexible hoses cracking with age

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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L688 MTW is a 1993 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 72,423 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L688 MTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L688 MTW registered?

L688 MTW is a 1993 Renault 5, first registered on 11 December 1993.

Is L688 MTW safe to buy?

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