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L841 DBA

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

106,440 mi
Last recorded106,440 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL841 DBA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 106,440 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,217 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 106,174 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 106,168 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 106,027 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 106,151 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 105,979 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 105,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,850 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 105,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,830 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 104,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,430 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 104,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 104,084 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 104,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 103,719 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 103,715 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 103,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 102,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 102,158 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 101,445 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 101,445 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 100,475 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 100,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 99,457 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 99,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 98,713 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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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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