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L695 MUD

1994 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,837 mi
Last recorded45,837 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL695 MUD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 45,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 45,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 45,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED BAD (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front RUST HOLES

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE 3.6MM OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 29 Nov 2022 45,743 miles

ENGINE OVERHEATING

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer WING RUST HOLE

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE 3.8MM OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 19 Nov 2021 45,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front number plate cracked

o/s/f lower part of wing corroded

o/s/r tyre worn more on the inside edge, and slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Nov 2020 45,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front SILL AREA RUSTED

Offside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 20 Nov 2020 45,605 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front SILL AREA RUSTED

Offside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,327 miles

Engine cooling fan fault

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion to o/s/f floor and o/s/f lower wing

Suggest front brake pads checked as unable to inspect through wheels

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracked,perished and out of shape

Pass 5 Nov 2018 44,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 43,671 miles

Front N UMBER PLATE CRACKED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 43,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front N UMBER PLATE CRACKED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front TYRE 2.1MM

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,179 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Front TYRE 2.1MM

Pass 3 Nov 2014 42,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

small cut nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2014 42,501 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

small cut nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,677 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre 2.8mm

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 41,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre 2.8mm

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 40,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 40,351 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 40,351 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,562 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,884 miles

Offside front tyre 2.5mm on edge Nearside front tyre 2.8mm on edge

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,289 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,183 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 36,863 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 36,863 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

IS SERVICE DUE

Pass 7 Jul 2006 34,618 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 32,074 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 32,074 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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L695 MUD is a 1994 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L695 MUD, 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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L695 MUD is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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