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L85 SDY

1993 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,524 mi
Last recorded20,524 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 SDY
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 20,524 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 20,494 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 18,205 miles

Spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,667 miles

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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L85 SDY is a 1993 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L85 SDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L85 SDY registered?

L85 SDY is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L85 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L85 SDY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L85 SDY have outstanding finance?

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