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K585 XOF

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,563 mi
Last recorded99,563 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK585 XOF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 99,563 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 99,229 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 99,229 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009
Pass 30 Apr 2008 98,535 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 98,535 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 97,996 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 97,996 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 97,122 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 3 May 2006 97,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded

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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K585 XOF is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K585 XOF, 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 K585 XOF registered?

K585 XOF is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 15 January 1993.

Is K585 XOF safe to buy?

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