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M129 UWE

1994 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,473 mi
Last recorded66,473 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 UWE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,473 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,170 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,793 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,972 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,147 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,612 miles

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 UWE is a 1994 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M129 UWE, 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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What year was M129 UWE registered?

M129 UWE is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M129 UWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M129 UWE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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