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M648 DTC

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,850 mi
Last recorded65,850 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM648 DTC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,850 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 65,821 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 63,633 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,638 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,694 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 61,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f inner wing rusty

o/s/f inner wing rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,172 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 61,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,157 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 61,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to naerside and offside front inner wings at rear of headlamps

front brake hoses perrished and cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,957 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,641 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 57,641 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 54,490 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,490 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,004 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 51,004 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,260 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 47,260 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,377 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 43,377 miles

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

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

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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M648 DTC is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M648 DTC, 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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M648 DTC is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 16 March 1995.

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