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M683 FGF

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

33,564 mi
Last recorded33,564 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM683 FGF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 33,564 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 33,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 33,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged [buckle clasp] (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 33,477 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged surround (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 33,288 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,397 miles

offside front outer sill has corrosion but not in a proscribed area

offside rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Oct 2019 32,346 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 32,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 31,420 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 31,415 miles

Emissions not tested Engine coolant leaking... (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,108 miles

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

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,540 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 27,436 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,991 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 24,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 23,265 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 23,265 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,821 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,139 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 18,139 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,294 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,143 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 15,142 miles

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

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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M683 FGF is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M683 FGF, 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 M683 FGF registered?

M683 FGF is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 29 June 1995.

Is M683 FGF safe to buy?

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