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M742 BLH

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,992 mi
Last recorded57,992 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 BLH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 57,992 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

slight noise at offside front wheel

Fail 3 Sep 2016 57,992 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

slight noise at offside front wheel

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,921 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Oct 2014 56,921 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Oct 2014 56,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 54,883 miles

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

slight travel on service brake pedal

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,009 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 48,009 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,809 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 45,809 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,864 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,613 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,363 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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M742 BLH is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M742 BLH, 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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M742 BLH is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 5 October 1994.

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