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K160 SLD

1993 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,222 mi
Last recorded65,222 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK160 SLD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 16,345 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

non cat test done as engine code not found

Fail 17 Nov 2009 16,345 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,881 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 58,879 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak ?

Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,836 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 49,749 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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K160 SLD is a 1993 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K160 SLD, 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 K160 SLD registered?

K160 SLD is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 21 April 1993.

Is K160 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K160 SLD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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