MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pipe on exhaust system in poor condition
nearside front wheel bearing has a slight rumble
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
coolent low
offside sill corroed but not holed
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake discs starting to rust
offside outer sill corroded, feels firm under finger and thumb pressure at time of teat
oil leak
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside door check strap damaged †
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M742 VJO is a 1995 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 M742 VJO, 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 M742 VJO registered?
M742 VJO is a 1995 Renault 5, first registered on 28 February 1995.
Is M742 VJO safe to buy?
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