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M988 GDV

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,161 mi
Last recorded71,161 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM988 GDV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 71,161 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,014 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 62,998 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,690 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,341 miles

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

Fail 21 Apr 2008 55,341 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,690 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 50,690 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,585 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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M988 GDV is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M988 GDV, 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 M988 GDV registered?

M988 GDV is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 25 October 1994.

Is M988 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M988 GDV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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