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M117 VMH

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,073 mi
Last recorded56,073 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 VMH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,073 miles

BOTH FRONT DISC INNER FACES IN POOR CONDITION.

CAR SOUNDS TO BE BROKEN UP INSIDE.

ENGINE OIL ON MIN MARK.

OSR RACK GAITER PERISHED

Fail 8 Mar 2007 56,072 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ENGINE OIL ON MIN MARK.

EXHAAUST CAT SOUNDS TO BE BROKEN UP INSIDE.

FRONT DISC INNER FACES IN POOR CONDITION.

NSF WIPER BLADE IN POOR CONDITION.

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMITS.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,315 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 52,310 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M117 VMH is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,746 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 M117 VMH, 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 31 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M117 VMH registered?

M117 VMH is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M117 VMH safe to buy?

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