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M785 LYT

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,822 mi
Last recorded30,822 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM785 LYT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,822 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,285 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 29,285 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 28,089 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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M785 LYT is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M785 LYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M785 LYT registered?

M785 LYT is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M785 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M785 LYT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M785 LYT have outstanding finance?

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