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K361 VEL

1992 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,281 mi
Last recorded106,281 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK361 VEL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,281 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 106,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 103,432 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2015 101,067 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 101,067 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 99,714 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,932 miles

all steel brake pipes corroded

all tyre walls perished

slight corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,273 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 79,273 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2010 77,207 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2009 69,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,241 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,801 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 66,952 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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K361 VEL is a 1992 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 K361 VEL, 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 K361 VEL registered?

K361 VEL is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 29 October 1992.

Is K361 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K361 VEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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