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N202 NFG

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

138,813 mi
Last recorded138,813 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 NFG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 138,813 miles

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2026 138,813 miles

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut likely to become detached both retaining top mount bolts missing due to customer carrying out repairs and not re fitting (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 136,922 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2022 136,572 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 133,085 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 133,083 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 132,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under side showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 127,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on both outer rear sills

Fail 3 Nov 2016 127,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

corrosion on both outer rear sills

Pass 4 Nov 2015 117,745 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion forming offside and nearside outer sills

Fail 4 Nov 2015 117,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion forming offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 4 Nov 2014 106,568 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,151 miles

all brake hoses perished

badf oil leaks n/s inner c/v gaiter area + n/s steering rack gaiter covered in oil , not split but could do with steam cleaning + investigating

both wipers are dragging

exhaust is surface rusty

o/s/f inner wheel rim is slightly damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2013 97,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake hoses perished

badf oil leaks n/s inner c/v gaiter area + n/s steering rack gaiter covered in oil , not split but could do with steam cleaning + investigating

both wipers are dragging

exhaust is surface rusty

o/s/f inner wheel rim is slightly damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres show perishing

n/s/f inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2012 88,380 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres show perishing

n/s/f inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2011 82,399 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge monitor

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low / both rear tyres show slight perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,524 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 69,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,779 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 64,203 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,891 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 59,891 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 56,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 56,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 54,144 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 54,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 54,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N202 NFG is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 N202 NFG, 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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N202 NFG is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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