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L790 WWV

1994 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,063 mi
Last recorded57,063 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL790 WWV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,063 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 56,818 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust join to rear box deteriorated and not sealing.

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,641 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2013 46,617 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front seat belt stalk covers missing

both rear tyres close to the wear bars

hand brake lever near end of travel

tyre sizes different ratio front to rear axle

Fail 14 May 2012 36,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 36,228 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,801 miles

Front tyres 175/70-13. Rear tyres 145/70-13.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate deteriorating.Replacement advised.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 26,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres 175/70-13. Rear tyres 145/70-13.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate deteriorating.Replacement advised.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 26,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,273 miles

ns head lamp reflector eff down can see pattern (adv replacement in near future)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 26,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

r\No.plate delaminating,slight play in both top susp mountings.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,062 miles

r\No.plate delaminating,slight play in both top susp mountings.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,871 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,595 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 25,595 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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L790 WWV is a 1994 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L790 WWV, 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 L790 WWV registered?

L790 WWV is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 6 April 1994.

Is L790 WWV safe to buy?

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