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L791 RTP

1993 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,138 mi
Last recorded15,138 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL791 RTP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 15,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 14,893 miles

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

rear fog light switch temperamental ,but still operates rear fog light

Fail 6 Aug 2011 14,893 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear fog light switch temperamental ,but still operates rear fog light

Pass 9 Aug 2010 14,715 miles

front brake hosses cracked/perished

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Fail 7 Aug 2010 14,715 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake hosses cracked/perished

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,492 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,714 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,863 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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L791 RTP is a 1993 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 69,849 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 L791 RTP, 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 33 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L791 RTP registered?

L791 RTP is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 13 September 1993.

Is L791 RTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L791 RTP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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