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K165 LOU

1992 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,055 mi
Last recorded60,055 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 LOU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,055 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 60,051 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,512 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 49,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 46,731 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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K165 LOU is a 1992 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K165 LOU, 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 K165 LOU registered?

K165 LOU is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K165 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K165 LOU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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