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F14 MDS

1996 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,083 mi
Last recorded67,083 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 MDS
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 66,987 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 66,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,701 miles

fuel pips corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with paste (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

divers seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 12 Oct 2015 64,672 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush attached to suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with paste (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

divers seat belt stalk cover missing

fuel pips corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,803 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 56,788 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 56,788 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,977 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,920 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,854 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,958 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 47,913 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,607 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,392 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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F14 MDS is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 65,352 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 F14 MDS, 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 30 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F14 MDS registered?

F14 MDS is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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