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L706 WAM

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,131 mi
Last recorded113,131 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL706 WAM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 113,131 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 113,131 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 110,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

N/S/F inner arch corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

O/S sill corroded

O/S/F shock absorber weak

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2009 110,226 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

N/S/F inner arch corroded.

O/S sill corroded

O/S/F shock absorber weak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2008 106,455 miles

Front shock absorbers worn

Pass 26 Jun 2007 102,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

fuel pipes heavily corroded

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount

Fail 22 Jun 2007 102,229 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on edges

fuel pipes heavily corroded

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount

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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L706 WAM is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L706 WAM, 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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L706 WAM is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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