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K962 FWF

1993 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,121 mi
Last recorded139,121 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK962 FWF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 139,121 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 137,528 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel bearings getting noisy

front of offside sill corroded none prescribed area

top of off side rear wing corroded (seat belt mounting )

Fail 23 Nov 2009 137,523 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel bearings getting noisy

front of offside sill corroded none prescribed area

top of off side rear wing corroded (seat belt mounting )

Pass 16 Dec 2008 139,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

os sill corroded outside perscribed area

Fail 15 Dec 2008 136,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

os sill corroded outside perscribed area

Pass 11 Dec 2007 134,364 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 132,732 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 132,678 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 130,771 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 130,765 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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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K962 FWF is a 1993 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K962 FWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K962 FWF registered?

K962 FWF is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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