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L745 HUK

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,380 mi
Last recorded81,380 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL745 HUK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 81,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 81,357 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Several areas badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail around shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg above drive shaft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,916 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,675 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Handbrake travel.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper is in poor condition.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 59,706 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Handbrake travel.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper is in poor condition.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2018 58,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damp in laminat (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 Apr 2018 58,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damp in laminat (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 May 2017 53,572 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,956 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 41,956 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2015 37,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,938 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,563 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,080 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 36,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,217 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,659 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,507 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 32,559 miles

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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L745 HUK is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L745 HUK, 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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L745 HUK is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L745 HUK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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