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M997 XKF

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

41,683 mi
Last recorded41,683 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM997 XKF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 41,683 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 41,683 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 39,942 miles

Nearside Rear lights-slight interaction

fuel cap seal deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

surface corrosion on front subframe and front chassis

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Jan 2024 39,941 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 39,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,992 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 38,992 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,039 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 38,039 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,068 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 37,068 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 37,067 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 36,136 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 35,375 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 33,452 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 33,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,267 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 32,267 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,891 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 30,888 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,024 miles

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.

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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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.

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