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K820 NGF

1993 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,236 mi
Last recorded66,236 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK820 NGF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 66,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust shows age

front and rear subframes show age and corrosion

oil leak

rear metal fuel pipe shows age and corrosion

steering wheel taped and shows cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2019 66,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust shows age

front and rear subframes show age and corrosion

oil leak

rear metal fuel pipe shows age and corrosion

steering wheel taped and shows cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,031 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 66,017 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle starting to overheat (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,597 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine idles high

no water in header tank

Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,715 miles

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

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

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

hub caps fitted

pads not seen

Fail 24 Feb 2014 58,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

hub caps fitted

pads not seen

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,928 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,787 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 57,787 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,513 miles

front tyres wearing

rear tyres perishing and cracking in side walls, just asseptable

Fail 18 Mar 2009 57,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust mounting rubbers perishing, require renewal

front tyres wearing

rear tyres perishing and cracking in side walls, just asseptable

Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,329 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 57,111 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,024 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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K820 NGF is a 1993 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K820 NGF, 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 K820 NGF registered?

K820 NGF is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K820 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K820 NGF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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