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M37 MVR

1994 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,119 mi
Last recorded88,119 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM37 MVR
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 88,119 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car overheating

Fail 15 Sep 2008 88,115 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car overheating

Fail 10 Sep 2008 87,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 77,305 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 77,300 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 73,071 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 71,817 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 71,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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M37 MVR is a 1994 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 76,375 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M37 MVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 32 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M37 MVR registered?

M37 MVR is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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