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M701 GGT

1995 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,896 mi
Last recorded55,896 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 GGT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,896 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

SLIGHT NOISE N/S REAR HUB-BEARINGS (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 55,896 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

SLIGHT NOISE N/S REAR HUB-BEARINGS (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,366 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & PITTED BY CORROSION (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,106 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

W/S WIPERS DO NOT SELF PARK AUTOMATICALY

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,993 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 51,993 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,373 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 48,373 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,583 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 46,583 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2006 45,106 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 44,418 miles

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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M701 GGT is a 1995 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M701 GGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M701 GGT registered?

M701 GGT is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 17 May 1995.

Is M701 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M701 GGT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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