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M151 WKB

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

94,292 mi
Last recorded94,292 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM151 WKB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2010 94,292 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front headlamp reflectors fading

Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,816 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

stonechip on nearside front headlamp

Fail 11 Mar 2009 92,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

stonechip on nearside front headlamp

Pass 13 Mar 2008 90,964 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 90,960 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

small pin hole in nearside front headlamp

Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,774 miles

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

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

offside rear wing corroding

surface cracks developing on nearside rear tyre-outer sidewall

Fail 14 Mar 2007 88,774 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear wing corroding

surface cracks developing on nearside rear tyre-outer sidewall

Fail 13 Mar 2006 86,149 miles

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

surface cracks developing on nearside rear tyre-outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2006 86,149 miles

surface cracks developing on nearside rear tyre-outer sidewall

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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M151 WKB is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M151 WKB, 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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M151 WKB is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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