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M145 KEL

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

26,664 mi
Last recorded26,664 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM145 KEL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 26,664 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 26,655 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 25,948 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front suspension frame & components corroding

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft inner seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear foot brake efficiency just meets requirements

Pass 29 Oct 2018 25,173 miles

Slight oil leak N/S/F driveshaft/gearbox oil seal

Slight oil leak engine sump area

Pass 2 Mar 2018 24,906 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 24,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill - signs of corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,877 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhast tail box deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,686 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight insecurity on battery

Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,688 miles

slight oil leak from nearside front inner driveshaft boot

Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,858 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 21,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,074 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,305 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,658 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,739 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,622 miles

slight perishing on front brake hoses

Fail 14 Feb 2006 16,768 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,768 miles

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

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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M145 KEL is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M145 KEL, 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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M145 KEL is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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