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M406 ABK

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,393 mi
Last recorded66,393 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM406 ABK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 66,393 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 62,040 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 52,725 miles

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

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

front cross member and subframe corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 52,706 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 Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front cross member and subframe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 46,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,041 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 36,041 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Corrosion offside front sill corroded not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Corrosion on suspension components

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,904 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front brake pad warning wire severed

offside outer sill corroded at front

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,443 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside outer sill has slight damage

offside outer sill has slight corrosion at front

Fail 11 Mar 2010 34,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside outer sill has slight damage

offside outer sill has slight corrosion at front

Fail 11 Mar 2009 32,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front subframe corroded

offside front brake pad warning wire severed

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,691 miles

front subframe corroded

offside front brake pad warning wire severed

Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,897 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,256 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 274,116 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 27,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M406 ABK is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M406 ABK, 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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M406 ABK is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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