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K703 XGM

1993 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,269 mi
Last recorded87,269 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK703 XGM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,561 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,372 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,809 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs rusty

rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,769 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 54,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 53,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,172 miles

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

emission tested to pre cat test limits

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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K703 XGM is a 1993 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K703 XGM, 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 K703 XGM registered?

K703 XGM is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 10 March 1993.

Is K703 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K703 XGM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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