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K996 BTX

1993 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,898 mi
Last recorded67,898 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK996 BTX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 67,898 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,473 miles

fuel pipes and brake pipes under vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2007 67,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

fuel pipes and brake pipes under vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,993 miles

some corrosion too metal fuel pipes that run from tank too engine.

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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K996 BTX is a 1993 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K996 BTX, 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 K996 BTX registered?

K996 BTX is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is K996 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K996 BTX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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