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M489 BLD

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,650 mi
Last recorded52,650 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 BLD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,650 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,322 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,894 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,108 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,094 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 33,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,471 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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M489 BLD is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M489 BLD, 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 M489 BLD registered?

M489 BLD is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M489 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M489 BLD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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