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L897 FDW

1994 Renault 5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,198 mi
Last recorded89,198 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 FDW
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 89,198 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Nov 2008 89,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Nov 2007 74,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,798 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 71,798 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L897 FDW is a 1994 Renault 5 in White 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 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 76,375 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 L897 FDW, 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 32 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L897 FDW registered?

L897 FDW is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L897 FDW safe to buy?

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