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L913 VBX

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,227 mi
Last recorded94,227 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL913 VBX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2006 94,227 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 94,227 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2005 75,714 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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L913 VBX is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L913 VBX, 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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What year was L913 VBX registered?

L913 VBX is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 28 October 1993.

Is L913 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L913 VBX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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