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L963 RUA

1994 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,216 mi
Last recorded75,216 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 RUA
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,216 miles

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

o/s/f inner wing quite badly corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 27 May 2009 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f inner wing quite badly corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,843 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front no. plate slightly faded.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 71,798 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front no. plate slightly faded.

Pass 10 Mar 2007 70,410 miles

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

corrosion offside sill (outer) within prescribed area, not bad enough to fail at time of test, suggest attention soon!!!!!!!!!!

corrosion rear of nearside sill (outer) within suspension mounting, not failable at time of test suggest attention soon!!!!!!!!!!!

drivers seqat does not lock securly, unless handle is opperated back to possition.

rear shock absorbers corroaded, still functional at time of test.

rubber fuel hose, front to rear perished suggest attention very very soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fail 9 Mar 2007 70,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion offside sill (outer) within prescribed area not bad enough to fail at time of test, suggest attention soon!!!!!

corrosion rear of nearside sill (outer) within suspension mounting, not failable at time of test, suggest attention soon.!!!!!!!!

drivers seat does not lock securly unless handle opperated back to possition.

rear shock absorbers corroaded, still functional at time of test.

rubber fuel hose front to rear perished suggest attention very very soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fail 10 Mar 2006 66,943 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 66,943 miles

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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L963 RUA is a 1994 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L963 RUA, 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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L963 RUA is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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