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N232 MFL

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,151 mi
Last recorded79,151 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 MFL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2007 79,151 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 79,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 76,632 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 72,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 72,469 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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N232 MFL is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,746 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 N232 MFL, 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 31 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N232 MFL registered?

N232 MFL is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N232 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N232 MFL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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