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L764 RPX

1993 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

131,634 mi
Last recorded131,634 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault 572,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL764 RPX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 131,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small corroded hole ofside rear chassis

Fail 10 Jul 2008 131,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2007 128,984 miles

1. Oil leak †2. Fuel pipes are corroded †3. Nsf & Osf chassis rails are corroded †4. Sump is severely corroded †5. Ns & OS inner & outer sills are corroded

6. Ns & OS floor pans are corroded †7. Front & Rear chassis rails are corroded & weak †8. Osr quarter panel is corroded & weak †9. All four inner wheel arches are corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2007 128,983 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1. Oil leak †2. Fuel pipes are corroded †3. Nsf & Osf chassis rails are corroded †4. Sump is severely corroded †5. Osr bumper insecure

6. Ns & OS inner & outer sills are corroded †7. Ns & OS floor pans are corroded †8. Front & rear chassis rails are corroded & weak †9. Osr quarter panel is corroded & weak †10. All four inner wheel arches are corroded & weak

Fail 9 Jul 2007 128,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1. oil leak †2. Fuel pipes are corroded †3. Nsf & Osf chassis rails are corroded †4. Sump is severely corroded †5. Osr bumper is loose

6. Ns & Os inner & outer sills are corroded †7. Ns & OS floor pans are corroded †8. Front & Rear chassis rails are corroded & weak

Fail 28 Jun 2007 128,977 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1. Oil Leak †2. Fuel pipes are corroded †3. Nsf & Osf chassis rails are corroded †4. Sump is severely corroded †5. osr bumper is loose

6. NS & os inner & outer sills are corroded †7. Ns & Os floor pans are corroded †8. Front & Rear chassis rails are corroded & weak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 121,821 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 121,821 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

corrosion not through all skins front inner wings + front chassis + o/s/r outer sill

front brake pads thin

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre close to limit

steering rack gaitors perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2005 115,554 miles

front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

front to rear petrol pipe has surface corrosion

minor crack in front windscreen in swept area

rear brake pipes have surfave corrosion

rear exhaust has slight leak

slight play in nearside front upper strut mount

Fail 14 Jun 2005 115,554 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Crack in front windscreen within swept area

front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

front to rear petrol pipe has surface corrosion

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

rear exhaust has slight leak

slight play in nearside front upper strut mount

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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L764 RPX is a 1993 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1993 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 72,423 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L764 RPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L764 RPX registered?

L764 RPX is a 1993 Renault 5, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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