MOT Status
Mileage
32,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
seatbelt clip outer cover missing
Fuel pipe/s corroded
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N242 VPY is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 N242 VPY, 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 N242 VPY registered?
N242 VPY is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1995.
Is N242 VPY safe to buy?
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