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L79 WVK

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,644 mi
Last recorded108,644 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 WVK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2014 108,644 miles

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

nearside front brake tight

offside rear chassis very rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,490 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,494 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 106,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 105,381 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 104,464 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 103,457 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 103,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

slight seep of brake fluid from pipes at master cyldr

Pass 1 Oct 2006 102,194 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 102,194 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

off side front tyre worn inner edge

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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L79 WVK is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L79 WVK, 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 L79 WVK registered?

L79 WVK is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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