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K159 TPV

1993 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,960 mi
Last recorded82,960 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 TPV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 82,960 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 82,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2006 77,445 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 77,445 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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K159 TPV is a 1993 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K159 TPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K159 TPV?

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What year was K159 TPV registered?

K159 TPV is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K159 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K159 TPV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K159 TPV have outstanding finance?

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