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M248 AVF

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

44,651 mi
Last recorded44,651 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 AVF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 44,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 38,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 34,191 miles

Nearside Front CV BOOT LEAKING

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 33,589 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

LARGE STRIP COVERING TOP OF WINDSCREEN.

Offside Front Inner C.V. BOOT SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED.

Offside INDICATORS FLASHING FASTER THAN N/S.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 33,586 miles

Offside Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

LARGE STRIP COVERING TOP OF WINDSCREEN.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner C.V. BOOT SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside INDICATORS FLASHING FASTER THAN N/S.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 52,490 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 48,806 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 48,805 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 43,504 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,374 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,388 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside outer sill corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2016 41,388 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,293 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2015 40,293 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2014 39,287 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 39,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,347 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 38,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,398 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,123 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,043 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 33,043 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,624 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,035 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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M248 AVF is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M248 AVF, 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 M248 AVF registered?

M248 AVF is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 15 November 1994.

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