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M290 GCN

1994 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,516 mi
Last recorded35,516 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 GCN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 35,516 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 35,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 35,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 35,390 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inne wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front bumper brackets corroded but bumper secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 32,941 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 31,984 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI TO WHEEL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 26,389 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 26,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 22,624 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre crack/perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Fail 16 Nov 2015 22,621 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre crack/perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 11 Nov 2014 20,533 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

both front tyre's perished

o/s/f brake wear sensor wire broken

Fail 10 Nov 2014 20,530 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

both front tyre's perished

o/s/f brake wear sensor wire broken

Pass 14 Nov 2013 17,807 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 15,700 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 15,399 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 14,670 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,614 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 14,530 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 14,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,491 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 13,948 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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M290 GCN is a 1994 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M290 GCN, 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 M290 GCN registered?

M290 GCN is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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The MOT history for M290 GCN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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