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N213 SPM

1996 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

85,897 mi
Last recorded85,897 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 SPM
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,897 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

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

battery insecure

both side front wheel brake pads sensor wir insecure

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

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

spare wheel carrier slightlt insecure require attention

Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,928 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 81,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Advise: both sides front discs inner faces rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,689 miles

front wipers dont clear very well

rear number plate delaminated

slight play in nearside top strut mount

slight play in offside top strut mount

Fail 16 Sep 2010 77,689 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers dont clear very well

rear number plate delaminated

slight play in nearside top strut mount

slight play in offside top strut mount

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,307 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 69,307 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,840 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 60,840 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,387 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 26 Sep 2007 54,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Sep 2006 54,115 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 54,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing low

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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N213 SPM is a 1996 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1996 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 71,082 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N213 SPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N213 SPM registered?

N213 SPM is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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