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M414 VJL

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,486 mi
Last recorded87,486 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM414 VJL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,486 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 87,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,194 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,555 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,196 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 81,194 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in vehicle structure

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,217 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,348 miles

Front bumper insecure

o/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,751 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 75,748 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,530 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s and n/s/f brake discs and pads worn

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 71,012 miles

all four tyres underinflated

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 66,757 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 66,757 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 61,908 miles

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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M414 VJL is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M414 VJL, 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 M414 VJL registered?

M414 VJL is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M414 VJL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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