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M271 MDU

1995 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,562 mi
Last recorded25,562 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 MDU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 25,562 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f slight play upper strut top mount

under body corrosion / o/s lower wing

Fail 19 Jun 2024 25,562 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f slight play upper strut top mount

under body corrosion / o/s lower wing

Pass 14 Jun 2023 25,536 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2022 25,469 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2022 25,461 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2021 25,350 miles

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2020 25,319 miles

slight oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2019 25,236 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,977 miles

Front both front flexi hoses cracking

Front discs lipped

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,814 miles

Front discs pitted

both front flexi cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,473 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,218 miles

both front flexi cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,027 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,939 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,591 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,179 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,447 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,779 miles

both front flexi hoses perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,679 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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M271 MDU is a 1995 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 M271 MDU, 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 M271 MDU registered?

M271 MDU is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M271 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M271 MDU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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