MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.
N/S & O/S rear tyres perished.
N/S front seat missing at time of test.
N/S rear brake backplate corroded.
N/S rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing.
N/S & O/S rear tyres perished.
N/S front seat missing at time of test.
N/S rear brake back plate corroded.
N/S rear brake hose ferrule corroded.
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K179 TWD is a 1992 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K179 TWD, 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 K179 TWD registered?
K179 TWD is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 17 September 1992.
Is K179 TWD safe to buy?
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