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N334 GSF

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,065 mi
Last recorded31,065 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN334 GSF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 31,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion under car various

Fail 27 Mar 2026 31,010 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

corrosion under vehicle various

Pass 27 Mar 2025 30,201 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes front to rear ()

corrosion under vehicle various

Pass 28 Sep 2023 29,843 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding various (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroding various ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and components various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery loose

Fail 20 Sep 2023 29,842 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding various (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroding various ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and components various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery loose

Pass 15 Aug 2022 29,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 29,570 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 24,652 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 22,635 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 22,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

spare punctured

Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,074 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 22,074 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 21,284 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 21,284 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,462 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 20,462 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 19,221 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 18,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

advise both front tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 18,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

advise both front tyres perished

Pass 3 May 2011 16,922 miles

advise front brake discs

Pass 4 May 2010 14,909 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,466 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 12,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 12,043 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 11,548 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 10,034 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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N334 GSF is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N334 GSF, 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 N334 GSF registered?

N334 GSF is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N334 GSF shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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