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L892 MEV

1993 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,153 mi
Last recorded93,153 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL892 MEV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,493 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 86,493 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake discs in very poor condition

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,538 miles

Front discs corroded

Screen chipped

n/s/f brake hose cracking

n/s/r tyre 1.6-2mm

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2007 79,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 77,564 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 75,986 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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L892 MEV is a 1993 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 69,849 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 L892 MEV, 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 33 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L892 MEV is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 22 November 1993.

Is L892 MEV safe to buy?

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