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K71 HRC

1993 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,919 mi
Last recorded32,919 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK71 HRC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 32,919 miles

fuel pipes corroding

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2024 32,664 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 32,413 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 32,406 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 32,069 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 31,738 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 31,457 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 30,903 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 30,508 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 30,453 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,449 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,432 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wheel noisey

Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,404 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 30,398 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,326 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,122 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 30,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,721 miles

offside front wing lower corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 29,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front wing lower corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 29,220 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 28,011 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,327 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
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K71 HRC is a 1993 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K71 HRC, 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 K71 HRC registered?

K71 HRC is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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The MOT history for K71 HRC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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