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L854 UUF

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,392 mi
Last recorded100,392 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL854 UUF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 100,392 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 96,156 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,127 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,541 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 84,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,477 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,685 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,042 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,160 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 43,159 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 41,897 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,615 miles

advise slight oil leak around engine

advise steering and suspension components rusty

advise underside of car rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,230 miles

advise both front flexy hoses perished

advise n/s/f steering rack boot split

advise o/s/r tyre tread getting low and perished outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,878 miles

front brake hoses perishing

front coil springs corroding

spare tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,117 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 36,117 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

advise both front flexy hoses perished

advise n/s/f wiper blade slighty split

advise o/s/rtyre badly perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,299 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 34,299 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake flexi hoses perishing

nearside rear tyre badly perishing, offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Jul 2005 32,032 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 32,032 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L854 UUF is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L854 UUF, 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 L854 UUF registered?

L854 UUF is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L854 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L854 UUF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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