MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,667 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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.
Front chassis crossmember corroded on o/s above engine crossmember.
Rear tyres slightly cracked on inner walls.
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.
Offside front (under bonnet at subframe mounting area) vehicle structure has slight corrosion.
Rear tyres perishing on inner walls.
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.
Front tyre walls perishing and cracking.
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)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was M126 DDE registered?
M126 DDE is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 28 February 1995.
Is M126 DDE safe to buy?
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