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N230 SRU

1996 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,448 mi
Last recorded53,448 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 SRU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,448 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 53,448 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 45,221 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 45,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 41,842 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 38,842 miles

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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N230 SRU is a 1996 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N230 SRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N230 SRU registered?

N230 SRU is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N230 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N230 SRU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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