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M28 TMU

1994 Renault 5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,194 mi
Last recorded132,194 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 TMU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 132,194 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes just meet requirememts

both front brake flexi pipes heavily perished just meet requirements

both rear tyres starting to perish/ slightly mishape/ low tread

drivers seat belt starting to fray

exhaust corroding

metal fuel pipes corroding

o/s/f top shock mount has (up/down) movement

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2008 132,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front anti-roll bar link bushes just meet requirememts

both front brake flexi pipes heavily perished just meet requirements

both rear tyres starting to perish/ slightly mishape/ low tread

chip in windscreen within (zone A) just meets requirements

drivers seat belt starting to fray

exhaust corroding

metal fuel pipes corroding

o/s/f top shock mount has (up/down) movement

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 118,790 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp cracked but not affecting beam image

Pass 14 Aug 2006 110,826 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 105,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 105,707 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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M28 TMU is a 1994 Renault 5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M28 TMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M28 TMU registered?

M28 TMU is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M28 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 TMU shows 6 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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