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M436 YKD

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,257 mi
Last recorded74,257 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM436 YKD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2014 74,257 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Unable to test vehicle emissions due to overheating engin. Top hose or water pump damage and radiator cooling fan not working.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,739 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 71,739 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2012 67,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,632 miles

advice front wipers split, advice corrossion osf chassis

Fail 6 Jun 2011 63,632 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

advice front wipers split, advice corrossion osf chassis

Pass 7 Jun 2010 97,242 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 97,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,764 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges/nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2008 51,300 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 51,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,337 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 47,221 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 36,551 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,551 miles

exhaust corroded

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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M436 YKD is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M436 YKD, 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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M436 YKD is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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