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M536 OKL

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM536 OKL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2012 120,018 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS HOLED AND CORRODED,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT NO PLATE DISFIGURING

FUEL LINES UNDER VEHICLE CORRODING

LOWER OF N/S FRONT WING AND N/S OUTER SILL CORRODING

N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW,,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S OF FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

REAR BUMPER LOOSE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END

STEERING WHEEL HAS SPLIT IN COVERING

Pass 31 Mar 2011 112,602 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT A ND REAR BUMPERS LOOSE

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

LOWER OF BOTH FRONT WINGS CORRODED

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END

Fail 25 Mar 2011 112,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT A ND REAR BUMPERS LOOSE

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

LOWER OF BOTH FRONT WINGS CORRODED

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END

Pass 30 Mar 2010 104,657 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate disfigured

Fail 27 Mar 2010 104,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate disfigured

Pass 26 Mar 2009 97,970 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODING

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS HOLED AND CORRODED

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

LOWER OF BOTH FRONT WINGS CORRODING

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 25 Mar 2009 97,970 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODING

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS HOLED AND CORRODED

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

LOWER OF BOTH FRONT WINGS CORRODING

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,631 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS HOLED AND CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING

O/S FRONT AND REAR OUTER TYRE WALLS SCUFFED

O/S FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING AREA CORRODING

Fail 27 Mar 2008 92,631 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS HOLED AND CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING

O/S FRONT AND REAR OUTER TYRE WALLS SCUFFED

O/S FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING AREA CORRODING

Pass 13 Mar 2007 86,417 miles

FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODING

N/S INNER C/V GAITER HAS OIL LEAK

Fail 9 Mar 2007 86,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,893 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 81,893 miles

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

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW

O/S INNER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR EXHAUST JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK

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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M536 OKL is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 M536 OKL, 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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M536 OKL is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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