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M441 XBW

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,744 mi
Last recorded125,744 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM441 XBW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 125,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength door side seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door side seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 125,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 124,255 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 123,726 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 123,723 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 123,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 12,240 miles

Underneath heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Jul 2020 121,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 117,673 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 114,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 110,332 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 105,861 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 98,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,288 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 86,279 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,902 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,103 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,095 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,644 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 51,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2006 48,834 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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M441 XBW is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M441 XBW, 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 M441 XBW registered?

M441 XBW is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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