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L886 RPU

1994 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,743 mi
Last recorded71,743 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL886 RPU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,743 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 71,742 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,241 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion offside/nearside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,527 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 63,527 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,915 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,498 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 34,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 34,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 29,996 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,830 miles

ns and osr tyres slight perishing on side walls

Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,004 miles

Rear Tyres, sidewalls perished & cracked.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 29,003 miles

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

Rear Tyres, sidewalls perished & cracked.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,160 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,757 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 25,757 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 24,851 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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L886 RPU is a 1994 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L886 RPU, 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 L886 RPU registered?

L886 RPU is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L886 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L886 RPU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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