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K844 SKR

1993 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,233 mi
Last recorded104,233 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK844 SKR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 104,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,842 miles

Advise on condition of n/s sill panel light corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2014 101,720 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Advise on condition of n/s sill panel light corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2013 95,789 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN ON END

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION

Fail 8 Jan 2013 95,771 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN ON END

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION

Fail 6 Jan 2012 91,009 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,009 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,052 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,477 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 76,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 70,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,990 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 67,329 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 64,564 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 64,561 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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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K844 SKR is a 1993 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 K844 SKR, 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 K844 SKR registered?

K844 SKR is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 6 January 1993.

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