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MM51 VRR

2001 Renault 5

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,706 mi
Last recorded44,706 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 VRR
MakeRenault
Model5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,706 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,186 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 43,186 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 43,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,579 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 39,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,301 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,919 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 34,919 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 32,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs ruaty on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,550 miles

front discs ruaty on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,919 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 30,919 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracking n/s rear tyre side wall

Fail 13 Mar 2009 27,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracking n/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,929 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,133 miles

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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MM51 VRR is a 2001 Renault 5 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MM51 VRR, 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 25 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MM51 VRR is a 2001 Renault 5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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