MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,111 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel filler breather pipe rusting
In my opinion the master cylinder is damp. No specific leaks found but suspect that the seals in the pipes from the reservoir may be allowing fluid to gradually seep out over a period of time
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front seat belt clasp covers missing
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Fuel filler breather pipe rusting
In my opinion the master cylinder is damp. No specific leaks found but suspect that the seals in the pipes from the reservoir may be allowing fluid to gradually seep out over a period of time
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front seat belt clasp covers missing
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT STORKS COVERS MISSING
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r brake hose ferrule slight corrosion
Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding
both front seat belt buckles outer casings missing
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
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L711 VLX is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 L711 VLX, 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 L711 VLX registered?
L711 VLX is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 10 February 1994.
Is L711 VLX safe to buy?
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