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K549 SEA

1992 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,442 mi
Last recorded52,442 miles
Recorded on11 May 2006
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK549 SEA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2006 52,442 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses have slight cracks

Fail 10 May 2006 52,427 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Signs of cracking on offside & nearside front brake flexi hoses, keep check on.

Surface corrosion on nearside front brake pipe, recommend attention, keep check on.

Wiper blades smearing slightly, recommend attention.

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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K549 SEA is a 1992 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K549 SEA, 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

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What year was K549 SEA registered?

K549 SEA is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 21 August 1992.

Is K549 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K549 SEA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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