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N247 ABL

1996 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,564 mi
Last recorded66,564 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 ABL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL SURFACE RUST.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 65,501 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perrish

Pass 9 Nov 2005 60,994 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 60,990 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N247 ABL is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N247 ABL, 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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What year was N247 ABL registered?

N247 ABL is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N247 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N247 ABL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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