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N128 UDB

1995 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,113 mi
Last recorded35,113 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 UDB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 35,113 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 35,113 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 25,815 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,093 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 25,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions not checked

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,252 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 24,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,371 miles

corrosion on discs

Fail 23 Aug 2010 22,368 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

corrosion on discs

Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,079 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,589 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

rear wiper split.

water ingress in rear reg plate.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,591 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,756 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 17,756 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N128 UDB is a 1995 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N128 UDB, 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 N128 UDB registered?

N128 UDB is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N128 UDB safe to buy?

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