1994 Renault R5 1.4L Petrol · L252 SPW
1994 Renault R5 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1994. Recorded mileage 132,751 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2007. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT R5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L252 SPW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2007
- 132,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L252 SPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Renault R5 (L252 SPW) between July 2006 and July 2007.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
L252 SPW Mileage History
- 20/07/2006119,146 mi
- 25/07/2006119,146 mi
- 09/07/2007132,751 mi+13,605 mi
Average of roughly 14,047 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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