MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front wipers deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
front wipers deteriorated
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front subframe coroded
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M298 GTA is a 1994 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M298 GTA, 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 M298 GTA registered?
M298 GTA is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 10 August 1994.
Is M298 GTA safe to buy?
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