MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
Front shock absorbers worn
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was L706 WAM registered?
L706 WAM is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 4 February 1994.
Is L706 WAM safe to buy?
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