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M350 XKU

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,170 mi
Last recorded86,170 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM350 XKU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,170 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 86,170 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,707 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 80,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,874 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 74,874 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,324 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 67,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,658 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 41,717 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 41,717 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,214 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,740 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 28,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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M350 XKU is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M350 XKU, 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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M350 XKU is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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