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M978 APN

1994 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,229 mi
Last recorded32,229 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 APN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 32,229 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 31,772 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 31,618 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 31,461 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 31,046 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 30,983 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 30,983 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,734 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 30,734 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,298 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,043 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,837 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 29,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all tyre valves trapped by wheel trim springs

fuel smell tank area no leaks evident

n/s/f brake hose perished

Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,549 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,240 miles

front brake discs corroded/pited inner surfaces

front flexi brake hoses heavily perished

front section of exhaust has contact with steel brake pipe

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear brake back plates moist areas around brake slave cylinders(poss weeping cylinders)

rear tyres inner sidewalls slight bulges

Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,976 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,530 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 27,994 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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M978 APN is a 1994 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M978 APN, 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 M978 APN registered?

M978 APN is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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