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L986 GTH

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

27,993 mi
Last recorded27,993 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 GTH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2007 27,993 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,935 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 27,385 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L986 GTH 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 33.3%.

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

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 L986 GTH, 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 L986 GTH registered?

L986 GTH is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L986 GTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L986 GTH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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