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L876 WLC

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,220 mi
Last recorded74,220 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL876 WLC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,220 miles

Offside rear inner body panel badly corroded below rear window

Offside sunvisor does not stow in the fully closed position

Windscreen trim detatched nearside top corner

Fail 28 Aug 2007 74,219 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear inner body panel badly corroded below window

Offside sunvisor does not stow in the fully closed position

Windscreen trim detatched nearside top corner

Pass 15 Sep 2006 71,717 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 69,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 69,315 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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L876 WLC is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L876 WLC, 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 L876 WLC registered?

L876 WLC is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 23 February 1994.

Is L876 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L876 WLC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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