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K226 TWD

1993 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,174 mi
Last recorded119,174 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault 572,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 TWD
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 119,174 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 113,294 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 113,294 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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K226 TWD is a 1993 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 72,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K226 TWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K226 TWD?

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What year was K226 TWD registered?

K226 TWD is a 1993 Renault 5, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K226 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K226 TWD shows 3 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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