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M625 DUS

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,130 mi
Last recorded143,130 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM625 DUS
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 143,130 miles

offside wiper blade is split, front to rear brake pipes are corroded, car is generally blistered and weak, nearside front brake is binding slightly, slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 30 Aug 2013 139,285 miles

front antiroll bar to wishbones bushes are excessively worn, front to rear brake pipes are corroded, brake pedal travel is excessive

Fail 27 Aug 2013 139,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front antiroll bar to wishbones bushes are excessively worn, front to rear brake pipes are corroded, brake pedal travel is excessive

Pass 30 Aug 2012 134,694 miles

offside front antiroll bar link bush worn, nearside outer sill poorly repaired, both rear flexi hose ferrals corroded, offside front lower ball joint worn, offside front shocker worn

Fail 30 Aug 2012 134,694 miles

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

offside front antiroll bar link bush worn, nearside outer sill poorly repaired, both rear flexi hose ferrals corroded, offside front lower ball joint worn, offside front shocker worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 126,093 miles

hand brake lever travel high, brake pedal travel excessive, near side had lamp chrome is dull. slight polay in rack, near side sill lip corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 126,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

hand brake lever travel high, brake pedal travel excessive, near side had lamp chrome is dull. slight polay in rack, near side sill lip corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 115,475 miles

off side rear window frame is excessively corroded, front pads are low, near side front inner wheel arch is corroded, both inner and outer sills are corroded, rear drums are oval

Fail 3 Sep 2010 115,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

off side rear window frame is excessively corroded, front pads are low, near side front inner wheel arch is corroded, both inner and outer sills are corroded, rear drums are oval

Pass 21 Apr 2009 115,443 miles

front tyres deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2009 115,443 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2008 115,428 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 115,407 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play steering rack; slight play front anti-roll bar bushes; both front tyres starting to perish; off side handbrake cable outer caseing worn

Pass 27 Feb 2007 113,324 miles

Handbrake travel is high †Rack is worn †Front antiroll bar to wishbone bushes are worn †Front brake pads are low †Handbrake cables outer coverings are damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2006 109,952 miles

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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M625 DUS is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M625 DUS, 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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M625 DUS is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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