MOT Status
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41,683 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front chassis corroded
Front scuttle panel corroded
furl pipes corroded
vehicle heavily undersealed
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front chassis corroded
Front scuttle panel corroded
furl pipes corroded
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear lights-slight interaction
fuel cap seal deteriorated
fuel pipes corroded
surface corrosion on front subframe and front chassis
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear lights-slight interaction
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
fuel cap seal deteriorated
fuel pipes corroded
surface corrosion on front subframe and front chassis
vehicle heavily undersealed
Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
CORROSION OFF SIDE FRONT INNER WING UNDER BONNET
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
CORROSION ALONG SCUTTLE UNDER SCREEN
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M997 XKF is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 M997 XKF, 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 M997 XKF registered?
M997 XKF is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 27 January 1995.
Is M997 XKF safe to buy?
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