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N182 MAM

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,494 mi
Last recorded110,494 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN182 MAM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 110,494 miles

both front near jacking point starting to corrode

both rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 13 Jan 2015 110,293 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 110,085 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 110,040 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,798 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 109,557 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 109,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 109,059 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 108,571 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 108,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 107,996 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 107,505 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 107,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 106,956 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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N182 MAM is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N182 MAM, 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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N182 MAM is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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