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M61 VMP

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,369 mi
Last recorded55,369 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 VMP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,369 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,558 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,298 miles

c.v boots perished

exhaust corroding

front brake hoses perished

front wiper blades split

n/s/f inner c.v boot leaking gearbox oil

rear wiper blade u/s

slight corrosion on front chassis sections

Fail 5 Aug 2008 48,298 miles

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

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

c.v boots perished

exhaust corroding

front brake hoses perished

front brake pads wearing low

front wiper blades split

handbrake travel long

n/s/f inner c.v boot leaking gearbox oil

rear wiper blade u/s

slight corrosion on front chassis sections

slight rear brake imbalance

washer jets need adjusting

Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,901 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 39,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,646 miles

near side wiper blade spilt on ends

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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M61 VMP is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M61 VMP, 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 M61 VMP registered?

M61 VMP is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M61 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M61 VMP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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