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L949 JJM

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,283 mi
Last recorded104,283 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 JJM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,283 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake hoses perished

Fail 13 Jul 2011 104,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake hoses perished

Pass 9 Jul 2010 96,441 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front brake hoses perished

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter perished

rear silencer deteriorated

slight lift in both front strut tops

Pass 14 Jul 2009 89,982 miles

both front brake flexi hoses started to perish

corrosion to inner face of both front brake discs

lift in both front strut top mounts

Pass 18 Jun 2008 83,247 miles

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

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

WATER PUMP WORN TO EXCESS

Pass 20 Jun 2007 77,741 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 77,741 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 76,704 miles

battery clamp missing

front brake hoses started to perish

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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L949 JJM is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L949 JJM, 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 L949 JJM registered?

L949 JJM is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 21 February 1994.

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