MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corrosion to o/s a pillar
corrosion to o/s front inner wing
front to rear fuel pipes begining to corrode
fuel cap seal starting to perrish
n/s door mirror glasscracked but rear view ok
oil level low 1.5lts added
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corrosion to o/s a pillar
corrosion to o/s front inner wing
front to rear fuel pipes begining to corrode
fuel cap seal starting to perrish
n/s door mirror glasscracked but rear view ok
oil level low 1.5lts added
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fuel pipes corroded
NSF mirror cracked
OSR 1/4 pannel to window corroded as is OSF screen corner
Petrol cap slight cracking of seal
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight binding rear brakes
Wire to NSF wheel broken
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fuel pipes corroded
NSF mirror cracked
OSR 1/4 pannel to window corroded as is OSF screen corner
Petrol cap slight cracking of seal
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight binding rear brakes
Starter wire hitting OS drive shaft
Wire to NSF wheel broken
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M246 CLY is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1995 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,746 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 M246 CLY, 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 31 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M246 CLY registered?
M246 CLY is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 24 March 1995.
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