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L938 TKF

1994 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,974 mi
Last recorded69,974 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL938 TKF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,974 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 69,974 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,426 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 58,034 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,034 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,437 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,104 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,512 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,456 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 48,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,438 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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L938 TKF is a 1994 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L938 TKF, 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 L938 TKF registered?

L938 TKF is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 18 January 1994.

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