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M601 YBD

1994 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,734 mi
Last recorded80,734 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM601 YBD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,734 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,010 miles

Front cannot see brake pads clearly to see wear

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front bottom of wing corroded away

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All 4 corners (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 69,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front bottom of wing corroded away

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All 4 corners (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 62,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 62,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,038 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,521 miles

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

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

clutch worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,451 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,071 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,765 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front subframe corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,746 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,945 miles

clutch weak

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,532 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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M601 YBD is a 1994 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M601 YBD, 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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M601 YBD is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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