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M978 TVH

1995 Renault 5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,849 mi
Last recorded69,849 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault 569,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 TVH
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 69,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2008 69,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 60,710 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 60,689 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

petrol pipes rusty

surface rust appearing all over

Pass 12 May 2006 60,062 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 60,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M978 TVH is a 1995 Renault 5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 69,712 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 M978 TVH, 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 31 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M978 TVH registered?

M978 TVH is a 1995 Renault 5, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is M978 TVH safe to buy?

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