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K290 LFG

1992 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,280 mi
Last recorded41,280 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 LFG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,280 miles

body work poor close to n/s/front seat belt mounting

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,467 miles

n/s seat belt mounting weak with corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2010 40,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s seat belt mounting weak with corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,411 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 39,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,850 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 34,623 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
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K290 LFG is a 1992 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K290 LFG, 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 K290 LFG registered?

K290 LFG is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 13 August 1992.

Is K290 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K290 LFG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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