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K107 VBU

1992 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,522 mi
Last recorded50,522 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK107 VBU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 50,522 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 50,522 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,574 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,180 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 44,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,753 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 40,752 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,677 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 38,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 36,212 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,032 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,075 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 31,569 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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K107 VBU is a 1992 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 71,181 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 K107 VBU, 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 34 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K107 VBU registered?

K107 VBU is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K107 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K107 VBU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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