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L794 MTO

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,519 mi
Last recorded83,519 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL794 MTO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Extensive welding repairs to floor pans, sills and chassis.

Front and rear subframes slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,489 miles

exstenive repairs to floor pans sills chassie

Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,476 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front inner wings corroded.

both outer sills corroded.

front subframe corroded.

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,447 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME SILL LIPS AND FRONT ARMS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 26 Mar 2012 83,447 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME SILL LIPS AND FRONT ARMS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 83,256 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 82,829 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 82,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 81,891 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 81,339 miles

front brake pipes to flex hoses n/s and o/s corroded

rear chassis by axle mounting corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2006 80,853 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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L794 MTO is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L794 MTO, 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 L794 MTO registered?

L794 MTO is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 5 March 1994.

Is L794 MTO safe to buy?

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