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N196 OCD

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,974 mi
Last recorded74,974 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 OCD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 74,974 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,512 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 59,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jan 2007 52,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 50,862 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 OCD is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue 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 OCD, 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 OCD registered?

N196 OCD is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 23 March 1996.

Is N196 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 OCD 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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