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L860 BFX

1993 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,653 mi
Last recorded80,653 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL860 BFX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,653 miles

Offside Rear wing rusty

Offside sill weak

Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,220 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

Offside Rear wing rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2021 80,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

Offside Rear wing rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front flasher lens missing

Offside Rear wing rusty

Outer sills weak and rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2019 78,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wing rusty

Offside flasher lens missing

Outer sills rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,377 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 75,226 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 75,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2012 66,972 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 62,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,433 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 55,389 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,763 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 52,697 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,887 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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L860 BFX is a 1993 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L860 BFX, 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.

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What year was L860 BFX registered?

L860 BFX is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L860 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L860 BFX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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