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M965 CVG

1995 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,202 mi
Last recorded55,202 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM965 CVG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,202 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,129 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both lower rear edges of front wings and front ends of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced screen scuttle panel and rear lower edges of both front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,169 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear lower edges of both front wings corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

screen scuttle panel corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,442 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front lower rear corner of wing to sill area corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc face slightly corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,333 miles

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

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

front discs s/corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,443 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,544 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,033 miles

front discs s/corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 47,032 miles

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

front discs s/corroded

wheel alignment needs checking/adjusting

Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,579 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,579 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,088 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,317 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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M965 CVG is a 1995 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M965 CVG, 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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What year was M965 CVG registered?

M965 CVG is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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