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M553 ETN

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,950 mi
Last recorded51,950 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 ETN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer sills starting to corred

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer sills starting to corred

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all under body brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 30 Aug 2014 44,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 44,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,934 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 39,934 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,980 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 36,966 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,289 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 35,288 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,384 miles

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

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

nearside sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,812 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 30,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,045 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,051 miles

fuel lines have corrosion+rear brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2007 22,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,719 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

corrosion on fuel lines

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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M553 ETN is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M553 ETN, 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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M553 ETN is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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