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N138 KRL

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,444 mi
Last recorded100,444 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 KRL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,444 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 100,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,132 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

under body rusty all areas

Fail 15 Feb 2013 91,058 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

under body rusty all areas

Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,603 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 88,603 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,944 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 83,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,511 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,467 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 75,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 75,149 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 72,619 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 69,767 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 69,767 miles

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

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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N138 KRL is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N138 KRL, 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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N138 KRL is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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