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L97 VLP

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,442 mi
Last recorded73,442 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 VLP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 73,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 73,440 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 69,760 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,122 miles

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL PERISHED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside COOLANT LEAK

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 67,122 miles

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL PERISHED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside COOLANT LEAK

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 64,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 64,965 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,843 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

steering rack squeaks (internal)

Fail 2 Oct 2018 61,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,748 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 57,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,380 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 524,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,450 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 52,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,154 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 51,154 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,028 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,538 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 48,538 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,207 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,075 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,904 miles

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

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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L97 VLP is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L97 VLP, 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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L97 VLP is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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The MOT history for L97 VLP shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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