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N196 AJB

1996 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,356 mi
Last recorded52,356 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 AJB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,356 miles

Oil leak

steering rack wear offside

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,529 miles

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

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

steering rack slight wear offside

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack slight wear offside

Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,528 miles

rear brake check

steering rack some wear o/s

Fail 7 Aug 2007 43,528 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

rear brake check

steering rack some wear o/s

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,947 miles

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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N196 AJB is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N196 AJB, 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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What year was N196 AJB registered?

N196 AJB is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N196 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 AJB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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