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M129 KLJ

1994 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,665 mi
Last recorded66,665 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 KLJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,665 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

outer sills tender

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,596 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated buckle (5.2.3)

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

emissions only just met requirements

reverse lights not working

Fail 26 Apr 2018 65,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated buckle (5.2.3)

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

emissions only just met requirements

reverse lights not working

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,031 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge uneven wera (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 63,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded a pillar (5.2.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge uneven wera (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 62,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,676 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,194 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 41,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,792 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 31,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 31,750 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

both front brake hoses cracked but not showing cords

Pass 7 Dec 2011 30,962 miles

front brake pipes slightly split

Fail 7 Dec 2011 30,962 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake pipes slightly split

Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,213 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,466 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,410 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,276 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,988 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 25,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre edges worn less than 1.6mm

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

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

Rear Tyres sidewall rubber perishing/splitting

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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M129 KLJ is a 1994 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1994 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 69,219 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 M129 KLJ, 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 32 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M129 KLJ is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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