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M121 SBV

1994 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,431 mi
Last recorded69,431 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 SBV
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,431 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 63,370 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 63,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

near side rack gator twisted

Pass 13 Feb 2006 58,436 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 58,426 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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M121 SBV is a 1994 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 76,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M121 SBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 32 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M121 SBV registered?

M121 SBV is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 9 November 1994.

Is M121 SBV safe to buy?

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