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M821 CMR

1994 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,547 mi
Last recorded55,547 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM821 CMR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 55,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,288 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting rubber broke system still secure

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,890 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,608 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,159 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 37,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,828 miles

N/S/F Headlamp reflector dull.

Number Plates are starting to delaminate.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,110 miles

N/S Headlamp reflector is dull.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 36,110 miles

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

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

N/S Headlamp reflector is dull.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,350 miles

Condensation in n/s/f headlamp.

Cover missing from o/s seat belt clip.

Steering rack gaiters are getting perished. †Advise that these are replaced.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 34,538 miles

N/S Wiper blade rubber starting to split

O/S/F Seat belt catch cover is missing

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

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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M821 CMR is a 1994 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M821 CMR, 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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What year was M821 CMR registered?

M821 CMR is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M821 CMR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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