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M686 EGJ

1995 Renault 5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

103,113 mi
Last recorded103,113 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault 569,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 EGJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2008 103,113 miles

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

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

engine idles fast

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

strong advise nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2007 100,392 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 100,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes

weakness to o/s/sill panel near to seatbelt mount not resulting in failure

Pass 9 Aug 2006 97,989 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 97,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

under body corrosion, brake & fuel pipes just acceptable

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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M686 EGJ is a 1995 Renault 5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1995 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 69,712 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M686 EGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M686 EGJ registered?

M686 EGJ is a 1995 Renault 5, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M686 EGJ safe to buy?

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