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M980 LPH

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

107,983 mi
Last recorded107,983 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 LPH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 107,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust showing deterioration very rusty in places

n/s/f anti rollbar bush worn

Fail 21 Dec 2007 107,954 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust showing deterioration very rusty in places rubber mounts cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2007 101,674 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all steering and suspension showing age

exhaust showing age rusty in places

fuel filler cap aged

Fail 9 Jan 2007 101,613 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

all steering and suspension showing age

exhaust showing age very rusty in places

fuel filler cap aged

Pass 10 Jan 2006 95,188 miles

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

all steering and suspension showing age

brake hoses showing age

dent in n/s/f wheel rim

dent in o/s/f wheel rim

exhaust showing age rusty in places

fuel filler cap aged

fuel pipes corroded

n/s inner driveshaft damp advise

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2006 95,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 95,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

all steering and suspension showing age

brake hoses showing age

dent in n/s/f wheel rim

dent in o/s/f wheel rim

exhaust showing age rusty in places

fuel filler cap aged

fuel pipes corroded

n/s inner driveshaft damp advise

oil leak

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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M980 LPH is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M980 LPH, 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 M980 LPH registered?

M980 LPH is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is M980 LPH safe to buy?

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