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G19 YYC

1995 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,484 mi
Last recorded62,484 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 YYC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,484 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 60,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 60,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,757 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 57,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,210 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,555 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 55,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits O2 too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 54,056 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 51,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,066 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,595 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 45,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working None N/S Or O/S (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,144 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,403 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,967 miles

both front brake hoses slightly cracking

offside front tyre worn on edges and slight cracking in sidewalls

slight cracking in sidewalls of offside rear tyre

steering rack boots slightly cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,845 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 24,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,055 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,091 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 8,959 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 8,959 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 4,609 miles

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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G19 YYC is a 1995 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1995 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,746 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 G19 YYC, 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 31 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G19 YYC registered?

G19 YYC is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is G19 YYC safe to buy?

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