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M994 YGO

1994 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

27,327 mi
Last recorded27,327 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM994 YGO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 27,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 27,130 miles

Front axle corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Steering wheel rubber deteriorating

Fail 17 Jul 2024 27,114 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front axle corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Steering wheel rubber deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2022 26,618 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel rubber deteriorating

Washers weak

Pass 7 Sep 2021 25,664 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 25,613 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 25,613 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Regid pipe to charcoal canister coroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 25,376 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 25,376 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,202 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Two rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,011 miles

Nearside inner/outer sill lip coroded in excess

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,797 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 24,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,603 miles

underside fuel pipe corroded.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 24,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper not checked for screen clearing.

rear exhaust box at front pipe joint to rear box blowing.

underside fuel pipe corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 24,410 miles

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

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

metal fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,410 miles

metal fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,047 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative

Fail 18 Sep 2012 24,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative

Cracks in nearside rear outer tyre wall

Cracks in offside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,669 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 23,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,063 miles

Cracks in nearside rear outer tyre wall

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,684 miles

Two rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,141 miles

Battery insecure

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2008 22,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2007 21,556 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,556 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,933 miles

off side rear tyre wall perished

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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M994 YGO is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 M994 YGO, 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 M994 YGO registered?

M994 YGO is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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