1994 Renault R5 1.4L Petrol · M248 AVF
1994 Renault R5 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 1994. Recorded mileage 44,651 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT R5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M248 AVF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2024
- 44,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M248 AVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Renault R5 (M248 AVF) between February 2007 and March 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
M248 AVF Mileage History
- 02/02/200731,035 mi
- 31/01/200831,624 mi+589 mi
- 03/02/200933,043 mi+1,419 mi
- 03/02/200933,043 mi
- 11/02/201035,123 mi+2,080 mi
- 09/02/201136,278 mi+1,155 mi
- 10/02/201237,398 mi+1,120 mi
- 11/02/201338,319 mi+921 mi
- 13/02/201338,347 mi+28 mi
- 12/02/201439,287 mi+940 mi
- 12/02/201439,287 mi
- 12/02/201540,293 mi+1,006 mi
- 12/02/201540,293 mi
- 08/02/201641,388 mi+1,095 mi
- 08/02/201641,388 mi
- 14/02/201742,374 mi+986 mi
- 14/02/201843,504 mi+1,130 mi
- 06/02/201948,805 mi+5,301 mi
- 08/02/201948,806 mi+1 mi
- 08/01/202052,490 mi+3,684 mi
- 05/01/202133,586 mi-18,904 mi
- 06/01/202133,589 mi+3 mi
- 05/01/202234,191 mi+602 mi
- 01/04/202338,318 mi+4,127 mi
- 26/03/202444,651 mi+6,333 mi
Average of roughly 794 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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