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M51 SCF

1995 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,336 mi
Last recorded92,336 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 SCF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 92,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 89,482 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 89,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,546 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,521 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 83,521 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,031 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 78,999 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,303 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

nearside screen chipped

Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,083 miles

front brake discs corroded

temporary repair on rear exhaust joint

Pass 30 Mar 2007 64,231 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 64,231 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,600 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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M51 SCF is a 1995 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M51 SCF, 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 M51 SCF registered?

M51 SCF is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 18 April 1995.

Is M51 SCF safe to buy?

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