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K770 UWD

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,329 mi
Last recorded58,329 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK770 UWD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,712 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2011 55,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,060 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,054 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 43,970 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,444 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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K770 UWD is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K770 UWD, 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 K770 UWD registered?

K770 UWD is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K770 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K770 UWD 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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