MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,877 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
some corrosion to all vehicle structure. †some corrosion to front subframe
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
fuel pipes corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
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M285 VFV is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M285 VFV, 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 M285 VFV registered?
M285 VFV is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 18 March 1995.
Is M285 VFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for M285 VFV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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