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L808 EJM

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,477 mi
Last recorded92,477 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL808 EJM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 92,477 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,114 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,590 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 87,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 86,932 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 86,822 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 86,812 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,313 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,038 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 85,603 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,351 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,254 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 85,021 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 84,816 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,626 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 84,503 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 84,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 84,071 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 83,804 miles

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

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 EJM is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L808 EJM, 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 L808 EJM registered?

L808 EJM is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 10 December 1993.

Is L808 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L808 EJM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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