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K178 RLY

1993 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,655 mi
Last recorded57,655 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 RLY
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,655 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,811 miles

both front anti roll bar d bushes worn

both rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,158 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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K178 RLY is a 1993 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 69,849 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 K178 RLY, 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 33 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K178 RLY registered?

K178 RLY is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 15 March 1993.

Is K178 RLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K178 RLY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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