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L807 XDL

1994 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,794 mi
Last recorded139,794 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL807 XDL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 139,794 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 139,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 134,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 134,898 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 128,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 124,520 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 119,863 miles

both rear brakes when applied vary between 40kg and 80kg on brake meter this is likely to cause brake judder and will require attention

n/s front suspension top mounting worn

Fail 9 Jun 2008 119,863 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brakes when applied vary between 40kg and 80kg on brake meter this is likely to cause brake judder and will require attention

n/s front suspension top mounting worn

Pass 12 Jun 2007 114,989 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 114,830 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 109,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 103,112 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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L807 XDL is a 1994 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L807 XDL, 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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L807 XDL is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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