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M375 BGO

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,932 mi
Last recorded72,932 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM375 BGO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 72,932 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers missing from both front seat belt catches

handbrake lever travels a bit far

Fail 5 Jan 2010 72,928 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers missing from both front seat belt catches

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers missing from both front seat belt catches

Fail 2 Feb 2009 71,009 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers missing from both front seat belt catches

Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,194 miles

covers missing from both front seat belt catches

Fail 25 Jan 2008 64,150 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

covers missing from both front seat belt catches

Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,412 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 58,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

DRIVERS SEAT LOOSE O/S/F+N/S/F SEAT BELT CATCH COVER MISSING GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN

Pass 8 Feb 2006 53,667 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 53,667 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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M375 BGO is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M375 BGO, 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 M375 BGO registered?

M375 BGO is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 21 October 1994.

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