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K188 OMW

1993 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,261 mi
Last recorded55,261 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 OMW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 55,261 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 53,125 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 50,338 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,414 miles

Offside Front seat catch worn

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 46,414 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front seat catch worn

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,865 miles

Oil leak

advise drivers seat catch worn

Fail 19 Nov 2014 41,861 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

advise drivers seat catch worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

advise drivers seat catch worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

car getting rusty on under side

Pass 7 Nov 2011 39,479 miles

Oil leak

advise front discs rusty

advise n/s/f tyre has puncture

advise rust under car

Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,905 miles

Oil leak

advise front disc condition rusty

generl condition under car starting to get rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,177 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,396 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,416 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 34,343 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 34,343 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K188 OMW is a 1993 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K188 OMW, 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

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What year was K188 OMW registered?

K188 OMW is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 7 January 1993.

Is K188 OMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K188 OMW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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