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M126 DDE

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,667 mi
Last recorded24,667 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 DDE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 24,667 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 24,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 21,395 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp reflectors faded and tarnished (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member under headlamp and grill (2.4.A.3)

Rear both tyres walls perished and cracking, unable to see or feel cord or ply at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion evident under vehicle

Pass 12 May 2015 21,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear tyres perishing but no cords or ply exposed at time of test.

Pass 9 May 2014 20,692 miles

Front chassis crossmember corroded on o/s above engine crossmember.

Rear tyres slightly cracked on inner walls.

Fail 8 May 2014 20,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front chassis crossmember corroded on o/s above engine crossmember.

Rear tyres slightly cracked on inner walls.

Pass 13 May 2013 19,912 miles

Offside front (under bonnet at subframe mounting area) vehicle structure has slight corrosion.

Rear tyres perishing on inner walls.

Pass 14 May 2012 19,003 miles

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

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

Tyres perishing and cracking on inner walls.

Pass 13 May 2011 18,174 miles

Front tyre walls perishing and cracking.

Pass 17 May 2010 17,325 miles

Both front tyres perishing on walls

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 16,466 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 16,466 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 15,651 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 15,651 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 14,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 13,988 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 13,984 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)

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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M126 DDE is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 M126 DDE, 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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M126 DDE is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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