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M359 GFH

1994 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,860 mi
Last recorded96,860 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM359 GFH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,860 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to discolour

Near side front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off side and near side front inner wings corroded and holed but not affecting strenght of vehicle

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Side walls and tread of off side rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 3 Nov 2010 96,860 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front and rear number plates starting to discolour

Near side front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off side and near side front inner wings corroded and holed but not affecting strenght of vehicle

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Side walls and tread of off side rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,172 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to discolour

Off side and near side front inner wing cover panels corroded and holed

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,293 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to discolour

Pass 7 Nov 2007 78,924 miles

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

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

front & rear number plates fading

Fail 7 Nov 2007 78,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front & rear number plates fading

Pass 9 Nov 2006 73,589 miles

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

Off side front inner wheel arch & headlamp panel rusting through

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 67,882 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 67,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M359 GFH is a 1994 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M359 GFH, 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 M359 GFH registered?

M359 GFH is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 29 November 1994.

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