MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,706 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M51 SSO is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 SSO, 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 SSO registered?
M51 SSO is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 4 April 1995.
Is M51 SSO safe to buy?
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