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M395 VYA

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,656 mi
Last recorded88,656 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM395 VYA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2007 88,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE FLIUD LEVEL LOW

EX CAT RATTLING

EX FRONT PIPE SLIGHT LEAK

FRONT & REAR NO PLATES DISFIGURING

FRONT DISC RUSTY RIDGED INNER EDGES PADS LOW

FRONT SEAT BELT STALK OUTER CASINGS DAMAGED

KNOCK FROM STEERING WHEN ROCKED

O/S HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR TARNISED

Pass 19 Jan 2006 80,673 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 80,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

BRAKE FLIUD LEVEL LOW

FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES DISFIGURED

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER EDGES RUSTY PADS WEARING LOW

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

RACK AND PINION NOTCHY

SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F SEAT RUNNERS

SURFACE RUST FRONT TO REAR FUEL LINES

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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M395 VYA is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,746 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 M395 VYA, 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 31 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M395 VYA registered?

M395 VYA is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M395 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M395 VYA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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