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K197 AVU

1993 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,387 mi
Last recorded34,387 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 AVU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,387 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

rear reg plate deteriorated

vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,222 miles

general corrosion to bodywork

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre worn 145/70 13

o/s/f wheel slightly damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2010 32,222 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

general corrosion to bodywork

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre worn 145/70 13

o/s/f wheel slightly damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,367 miles

front tyres close to ware indicators and cracks in tread

Fail 13 Mar 2009 29,367 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front tyres close to ware indicators and cracks in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,163 miles

n/s/r brake noisey

Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,539 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 22,939 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 22,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

radiator damp

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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K197 AVU is a 1993 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K197 AVU, 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 K197 AVU registered?

K197 AVU is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 11 June 1993.

Is K197 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K197 AVU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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