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N259 LDG

1995 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,289 mi
Last recorded32,289 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 LDG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 32,289 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 32,034 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 28,270 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 28,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2013 21,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 21,888 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,262 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,941 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,570 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,086 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,616 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 16,286 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,649 miles

1.VERY SLIGHT PERISH MARKS ON FRONT FLEXI HOSES.

Pass 11 Jul 2005 15,068 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking on sidewall

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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N259 LDG is a 1995 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N259 LDG, 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 N259 LDG registered?

N259 LDG is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N259 LDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N259 LDG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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