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N162 YHE

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,418 mi
Last recorded51,418 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 YHE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,418 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 51,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,309 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 49,309 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,088 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 47,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,495 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 41,384 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 41,367 miles

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

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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N162 YHE is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N162 YHE, 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 N162 YHE registered?

N162 YHE is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N162 YHE safe to buy?

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