MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,528 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
STRONGLY ADVISE panel along base of windscreen very rusty, not testable area
check front brakes for imbalance
damage to windscreen
o/s & n/s front tyres perishing
o/s 'B' pillar ( by rear window ) getting rusty
o/s outer sill getting rusty
steering rack gaiters perishing
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
battery insecure
engine idle speed very high,just passed emission test
o/s & n/s front brake discs wearing
o/s & n/s front brake hoses perishing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
battery insecure
engine idle speed very high,just passed emission test
o/s & n/s front brake discs wearing
o/s & n/s front brake hoses perishing
o/s front seat belt buckle cover missing
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L817 DTA is a 1994 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L817 DTA, 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 L817 DTA registered?
L817 DTA is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 30 April 1994.
Is L817 DTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for L817 DTA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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