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L703 KBL

1994 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,445 mi
Last recorded114,445 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL703 KBL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 114,445 miles

blow and security to exhaust

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to o/s middle sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

damage to n/s/f seat belt clasp

signs of wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

slight play to steering rack

strong advise fading to front and rear no plates

Fail 19 Jun 2009 114,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

blow and security to exhaust

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to o/s middle sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

damage to n/s/f seat belt clasp

signs of wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

slight play to steering rack

strong advise fading to front and rear no plates

Pass 24 Jun 2008 109,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to o/s sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

damage to windscreen

fading to no plates

high beam tell tail inoperative

idle speed fast

slight exhaust blow

Fail 20 Jun 2008 109,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to o/s sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

damage to n/s headlamp

damage to windscreen

high beam tell tail inoperative

idle speed fast

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Jun 2007 103,015 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 102,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate becoming poor

hand brake travel becoming long

Pass 29 Jun 2006 95,088 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2006 95,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

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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L703 KBL is a 1994 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L703 KBL, 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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L703 KBL is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 27 April 1994.

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