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L808 CPG

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,670 mi
Last recorded70,670 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL808 CPG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,670 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 67,204 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 66,661 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind engine (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlight lens cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2018 66,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind engine (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside headlight lens cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,519 miles

Off side rear tyre inner side wall has surface crackes

Fail 17 Jan 2017 66,519 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Off side rear tyre inner side wall has surface crackes

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,253 miles

Off side rear tyre has surface crackes

Fail 14 Jan 2016 66,253 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side rear tyre has surface crackes

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,539 miles

Hazard switch and headlight switch faulty but serviceable.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake requires adjustment.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 65,129 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,206 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 64,206 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,070 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 63,070 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,815 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall has crackes

Fail 14 Sep 2010 61,815 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall has crackes

Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,253 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracking.

Noise in differential.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,941 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,330 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 57,330 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,278 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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L808 CPG is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L808 CPG, 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 L808 CPG registered?

L808 CPG is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L808 CPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L808 CPG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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