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N124 SPK

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,856 mi
Last recorded77,856 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 SPK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,856 miles

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

n/s front and o/s rear tyres tread cracking 145/70/13

Fail 28 Sep 2017 77,856 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

n/s front and o/s rear tyres tread cracking 145/70/13

Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,745 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,355 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 78,355 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre tread getting low on outer edge

original rear exhaust mounts broken (supported by cable ties).

Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,942 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter perished

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2013 77,906 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 77,484 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s outer sill rusty

o/s outer sill has been repaired

spare tyre split

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,870 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,172 miles

n/s outer sill rusty

rear silencer weak

wipers not parking

Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,172 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s outer sill rusty

rear silencer weak

wipers not parking

Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,462 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 75,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,969 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 73,955 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 4 Sep 2007 73,955 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,562 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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N124 SPK is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,746 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 N124 SPK, 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 31 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N124 SPK registered?

N124 SPK is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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