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N144 DHF

1996 Renault 5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,029 mi
Last recorded101,029 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 DHF
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 101,029 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 935 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 95,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 95,673 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 84,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,399 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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N144 DHF is a 1996 Renault 5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 71,082 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N144 DHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N144 DHF registered?

N144 DHF is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N144 DHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N144 DHF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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