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M642 DUS

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,290 mi
Last recorded83,290 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM642 DUS
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,290 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,898 miles

extensive underbody corrosion in places.

front brake discs corroding.

front subframe in poor condition.

nearside/offside front headlights,reflectors wearing.

Fail 13 Oct 2012 79,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

extensive underbody corrosion in places.

front brake discs corroding.

front subframe in poor condition.

nearside/offside front headlights,reflectors wearing.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 76,301 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside/offside outer sills corroding.

offside rear tyre perishing.

underbody and chassis corrosion in places.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,512 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,163 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear number plate wearing,advise to replace soon.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,153 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 66,586 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

rear registration plated faded slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2007 66,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

rear registration plated faded slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2006 62,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M642 DUS is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M642 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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M642 DUS is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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