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K197 YEC

1992 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,331 mi
Last recorded106,331 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Renault 575,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 YEC
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 106,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 92,815 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 92,813 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 86,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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K197 YEC is a 1992 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 75,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K197 YEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 34 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K197 YEC registered?

K197 YEC is a 1992 Renault 5, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K197 YEC safe to buy?

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