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M873 BHR

1994 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,629 mi
Last recorded117,629 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM873 BHR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2010 117,629 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 131,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear number plates starting to derioarte

Pass 27 Sep 2008 104,144 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

engine fitted is of a 1985 build at time of test met curret test limits for registed year

front and rear no plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Oct 2007 99,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 909,224 miles

front number plate starting to fade still readable at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2005 80,991 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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M873 BHR is a 1994 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M873 BHR, 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 M873 BHR registered?

M873 BHR is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M873 BHR safe to buy?

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