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M401 SKJ

1995 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,446 mi
Last recorded103,446 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault 569,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 SKJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 103,446 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 100,528 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 100,506 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 97,721 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 97,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

n/s/f inner chassis leg corroding, not excessive at time of test

slight play in both front aanti roll bar outer bushes, not excessive at time of test

the exhaust rattles on the heat shields

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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M401 SKJ is a 1995 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 69,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M401 SKJ, 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 31 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M401 SKJ registered?

M401 SKJ is a 1995 Renault 5, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M401 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M401 SKJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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