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N266 KAF

1996 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,352 mi
Last recorded63,352 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 KAF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2009 63,352 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

spare tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,352 miles

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

spare tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,458 miles

fog light switch sticking

Fail 13 Oct 2008 62,458 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

fog light switch sticking

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,651 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body repair arounr rear driver window and door pillar

Pass 7 Dec 2006 60,929 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 60,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

cannot open fuel cap .not tested,

Pass 21 Dec 2005
Fail 19 Dec 2005 60,159 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion around rear o/s window very near prescribed area

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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N266 KAF is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N266 KAF, 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 N266 KAF registered?

N266 KAF is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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