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M850 MFX

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,295 mi
Last recorded44,295 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM850 MFX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 44,295 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 41,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 37,687 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 37,687 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 35,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 32,974 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 32,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 77,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 29 Apr 2021 77,107 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected engine (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 27 May 2020 73,744 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 70,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 67,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 67,284 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 64,701 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 17 May 2016 63,200 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 63,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 62,457 miles

Both front & rear no plates are in poor condition.

Pass 14 May 2013 60,380 miles

Front subframe is rusty

Metal petrol pipes aare rusty

Fail 3 May 2013 60,361 miles

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

Front subframe is rusty

Metal petrol pipes aare rusty

Pass 9 May 2012 600,100 miles

o/s/f subframe is rusty

Fail 3 May 2012 60,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs are very rusty

o/s/f subframe is rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,883 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs are very rusty.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,929 miles

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

Noise from engine suspect intake or vac pipe

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 May 2008 48,001 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Rear silencer is weak

Slight exxhaust leak joint with cat

Pass 28 Apr 2007 43,677 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,284 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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M850 MFX is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M850 MFX, 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.

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M850 MFX is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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