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L885 UNG

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,551 mi
Last recorded134,551 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL885 UNG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 134,551 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 134,551 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes have slight rusting

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes have slight rusting

nearside and offside outer sills slightly rusted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 124,549 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 115,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake pipes have slight rusting

Pass 26 Sep 2009 115,382 miles

all brake pipes have slight rusting

Pass 17 Sep 2008 107,070 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 99,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 90,597 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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L885 UNG is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L885 UNG, 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 L885 UNG registered?

L885 UNG is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 13 July 1994.

Is L885 UNG safe to buy?

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