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M881 CDX

1994 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,558 mi
Last recorded83,558 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 576,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM881 CDX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2008 83,558 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

both front seat belt catch covers missing

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

radiator in poor condition

rear bumper cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2007 71,091 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 71,091 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front seat belt covers missing

Fail 12 Sep 2006 65,363 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 65,363 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 65,363 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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M881 CDX is a 1994 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 76,375 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 M881 CDX, 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 32 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M881 CDX registered?

M881 CDX is a 1994 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M881 CDX safe to buy?

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