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M967 BCA

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,830 mi
Last recorded50,830 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM967 BCA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,555 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 49,544 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,803 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,785 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded not excessive

Rear wiper split

fuel pipes corroded not leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2016 47,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded not in prescribed area

Rear wiper split

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

fuel pipes corroded not leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,371 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,267 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 43,267 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,029 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 36,029 miles

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

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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,653 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,657 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2006 21,084 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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M967 BCA is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M967 BCA, 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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M967 BCA is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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