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K785 SHD

1992 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,413 mi
Last recorded28,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK785 SHD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light scratches in front windscreen

nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses deteriorating

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,466 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 27,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Advise - exhaust rubbers perished.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,475 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS ONLLY 1% ABOVE MINIMUM REQUIRMENT.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 21,438 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 20,748 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 20,748 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,539 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 19,169 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 19,169 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,983 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 18,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2005 17,466 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 17,466 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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K785 SHD is a 1992 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K785 SHD, 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 K785 SHD registered?

K785 SHD is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 24 August 1992.

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