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L779 MBH

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,190 mi
Last recorded59,190 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL779 MBH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 59,190 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill showing signs off corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 59,190 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill showing signs off corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,327 miles

Mid-rear fuel pipe rusty

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front subframe has been patch welded and is rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2018 58,327 miles

Mid-rear fuel pipe rusty

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front subframe has been patch welded and is rusty

Fail 5 May 2018 58,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front subframe has been patch welded and is rusty (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 56,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 56,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 53,365 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 53,365 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2015 50,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 47,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2014 47,790 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2013 44,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2012 41,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 38,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 35,031 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 32,643 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,240 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,077 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,735 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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L779 MBH is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L779 MBH, 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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L779 MBH is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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