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L874 BKE

1993 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,999 mi
Last recorded71,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault 572,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL874 BKE
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,999 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,999 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 71,999 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 71,999 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front chassis corroding

oil leak

rear axle mount brackets corroded

rear no/plate deteriorated

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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L874 BKE is a 1993 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 72,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L874 BKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L874 BKE registered?

L874 BKE is a 1993 Renault 5, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is L874 BKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L874 BKE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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