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K749 SFD

1992 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,771 mi
Last recorded46,771 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK749 SFD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 46,771 miles

O/S/R tyre has slight cracking to the sidewall

Spare tyre has cracking to the sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,759 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust fouling heatshield

Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,224 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 46,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,824 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front subframe starting to corrode slightly.Offside.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,765 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre low on tread.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 45,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 45,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 45,146 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K749 SFD is a 1992 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K749 SFD, 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.

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What year was K749 SFD registered?

K749 SFD is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 11 December 1992.

Is K749 SFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K749 SFD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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