MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,327 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Both front brake hoses perished
N/S/F inner drveshaft boot leaking
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Small amount of play in both front steering rack joints
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K490 WVH is a 1993 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 K490 WVH, 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.
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What year was K490 WVH registered?
K490 WVH is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 28 May 1993.
Is K490 WVH safe to buy?
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