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ExpiredMileage
106,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front light units have some damage to them
chip in front wind screen
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
oil leaks
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack aand deteriorate
some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components
chip in n/s head light
floor panels ,chassis rails ,front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,inner and outer sills starting to corrode
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill close to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
chip in n/s head light
floor panels ,chassis rails ,front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,inner and outer sills starting to corrode
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
chip in n/s head light unit
floor panel ,front and rear subframes ,inner and outer sills starting to corrode
front o/s tyre starting to crack/deteriorate
oil leaks
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip in front o/s light lens and is starting to mist and deteriorate
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip in front o/s light lens and is starting to mist and deteriorate
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components
exhaust starting to deteriorate
floor panels,chassis rails,steering and suspension components,rear suspension mountings starting to corrode
oil leaks
slight exhaust blow at rear joint
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust starting to deteriorate
floor panels,chassis rails,steering and suspension components,rear suspension mountings starting to corrode
oil leaks
slight exhaust blow at rear joint
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust
floor panels chassis rails inner sills and rear suspension mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust
floor panels chassis rails inner sills and rear suspension mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust
rear n/s and front n/s tyres are both starring to wear and side walls are cracking
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chip in front n/s head light unit
coolant leak
exhaust starting to deteriorate
front n/s light unit starting to deteriorate
fuel pipes need cleaning
rear brake pipes need cleaning
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills starting to corrode
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chip in front n/s light unit
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
fuel pipes are starting to corrode surface rust
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
chip in front n/s light unit
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
fuel pipes are starting to corrode surface rust
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
chip in front n/s light unit
floor panels chassie rails and inner sills are all starting to corrode surface rust
some steering and supension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
chip in front n/s light unit
floor panels chassie rails and inner sills are all starting to corrode surface rust
some steering and supension bushes are starting to deteriorate
brake pedel rubber is starting to wear
crack in front n/s light unit and reflector is starting to deteriorate
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
o/s rear tyre is starting to crack and deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
brake pedel rubber is starting to wear
crack in front n/s light unit and reflector is starting to deteriorate
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
no rubber on clutch pedel
o/s rear tyre is starting to crack and deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
exhaust system starting to deteriorate
rear fuel breather pipe corroded
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
exhaust system starting to deteriorate
rear fuel breather pipe corroded
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chip in front n/s headlight unit
exhaust is starting to deteriorate
some sterring and suspension bush is starting to deteriorate
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
front o/s seat frame slightly worn
under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains inner sills starting to corrode
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
all tyres starting to wear
clutch pedle rubber worn
front brake discs starting to corrode
front number plate starting to fade
rear o/s wheel bearing slightly noisey
slight play in o/sn/s front anti roll bar bushes
small crack in front n/s light unit and reflecter starting to deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
all steering and suspension bushes startingvto deteriorate
clutch pedel rubber missing
front no plate starting to deteriorate
rear wheel bearings slight noisey
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
all steering and suspension bushes startingvto deteriorate
clutch pedel rubber missing
front no plate starting to deteriorate
rear wheel bearings slight noisey
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front number plate starting to fade. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. small chip in n/s light unit
fuel pipes need cleaning. front discs starting to corrode. oil leaks
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate starting to fade. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. small chip in n/s light unit
fuel pipes need cleaning. front discs starting to corrode. oil leaks
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front and rear no plates starting to fade. †oil leaks. †all brake and fuel pipes need cleaning. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
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L841 DBA is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 L841 DBA, 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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L841 DBA is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 15 February 1994.
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