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M697 TJO

1994 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,928 mi
Last recorded49,928 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 TJO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 49,928 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 49,893 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 1 Nov 2024 49,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 49,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 49,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,761 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 47,922 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,418 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished at time of test.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres slightly perished at time of test.

Windscreen has stone chip at time of test not affecting drivers view.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 36,848 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,870 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,325 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 23,226 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking to tread and sidewalls

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,468 miles

tyre side wall cracking slightly on n/s and o/s rear

Pass 9 Nov 2011 22,152 miles

rear tyre side deteriorated slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,614 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,053 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,213 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,531 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 19,531 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,726 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 17,971 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

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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M697 TJO is a 1994 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M697 TJO, 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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M697 TJO is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 12 December 1994.

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