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L711 VLX

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,111 mi
Last recorded83,111 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL711 VLX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,111 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 83,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 78,888 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 78,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 75,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 71,424 miles

Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

Pass 30 Dec 2006 67,017 miles

both front seat belt buckles outer casings missing

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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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?

The MOT history for L711 VLX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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