CarVerify

Free Car Check

K449 RAB

1993 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,403 mi
Last recorded17,403 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationK449 RAB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourBlue
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

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 17,403 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,227 miles

clutch operation very stiff,clutch bite point very low,clutch requires attention.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,999 miles

metal fuel pipe to rear of vehicle corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,721 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 16,721 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,666 miles

front brake flexi hoses starting to crack/perish.

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall.

radiator showing signs of leakage in two places along bottom edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,032 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 15,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,556 miles

front disks corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,077 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,241 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,268 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

K449 RAB is a 1993 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K449 RAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K449 RAB?

You can check the full history of K449 RAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K449 RAB registered?

K449 RAB is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 20 April 1993.

Is K449 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K449 RAB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K449 RAB 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 K449 RAB. 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.