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M497 CRL

1995 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,984 mi
Last recorded49,984 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 CRL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,984 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underside fuel pipes corrodded - not leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,922 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,876 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,329 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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M497 CRL is a 1995 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M497 CRL, 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 M497 CRL registered?

M497 CRL is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 23 March 1995.

Is M497 CRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M497 CRL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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