MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake imbalance, close to limit.
Signs of corrosion of body work, just outside offside front seat belt mount prescribed area,inside car.
Slight play in offside track rod.
Exhaust very rusty, slight blow at rear.
Rear metal brake pipes heavily coated with grease,unable to fully inspect.
Signs of corrosion of both front metal brake pipes, not exsess.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust very rusty, slight blow at rear.
Rear metal brake pipes heavily coated with grease, unable to completely inspect.
Signs of corrosion of both front metal brake pipes, not excess.
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M178 SMJ is a 1994 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1994 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 76,375 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M178 SMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 32 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M178 SMJ registered?
M178 SMJ is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 30 November 1994.
Is M178 SMJ safe to buy?
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