CarVerify

Free Car Check

K25 TFR

1992 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,945 mi
Last recorded81,945 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 TFR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 81,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough and heavy (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 81,943 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill ,inner arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill ,inner wheel arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough and heavy (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 81,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering operation slightly heavy

Fail 17 Jan 2019 81,805 miles

Emissions not tested engine idling 2000rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill not welded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering operation slightly heavy

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,542 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 81,541 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 81,326 miles

Rear Lower sills corroded and under body surface corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2016 81,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Lower Steering system excessively rough ball joints (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Lower sills corroded and under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,022 miles

front sub frame corroded and underbonnet

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 80,571 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 80,571 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel lines heavily corroded

steering very heavy but no siezed components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 80,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel lines heavily corroded

steering very heavy but no siezed components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 79,965 miles

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

exhaust rubber hangers perished but holding

fuel lines heavily corroded

heavy surface corrosion on front subframe

o/s/f wing dented but no jagged edges

Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,542 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 79,541 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/f seat belt catch incomplete but working

Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,491 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 75,231 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,425 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 71,425 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,958 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
Full Renault R5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K25 TFR is a 1992 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K25 TFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K25 TFR?

You can check the full history of K25 TFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K25 TFR registered?

K25 TFR is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 13 October 1992.

Is K25 TFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K25 TFR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K25 TFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K25 TFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.