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L872 MYB

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,122 mi
Last recorded69,122 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL872 MYB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 69,122 miles

o/s head light glass-partly unbonded from light unit

Fail 11 Dec 2013 69,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

o/s head light glass-partly unbonded from light unit

Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,565 miles

battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,126 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 59,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,524 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,704 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,530 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 54,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,915 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 52,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 50,805 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,805 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,295 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 46,159 miles

offside and nearside rear sidewalls perished

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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L872 MYB is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L872 MYB, 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 L872 MYB registered?

L872 MYB is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L872 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L872 MYB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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