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M418 CAE

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,674 mi
Last recorded74,674 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 CAE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,674 miles

Fuel filler cap rubber seal deteriorated but seals

Fail 4 Feb 2019 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler cap rubber seal deteriorated but seals

Tyre sizes different on front than on rear

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,378 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,305 miles

Nearside Outer sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall deterioration

Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,087 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 60,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,019 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,631 miles

Covers missing fron N/S/F seat belt stalk.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2010 57,631 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Covers missing fron N/S/F seat belt stalk.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,998 miles

metal fuel pipes rusting

Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,371 miles

n/s front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 1 Feb 2008 56,371 miles

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

n/s front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 54,124 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 54,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 53,479 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 53,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

front neraside tyre wearing

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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M418 CAE is a 1994 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 1994 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 69,219 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 M418 CAE, 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 32 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M418 CAE registered?

M418 CAE is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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