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N356 VRD

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,414 mi
Last recorded40,414 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 VRD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,414 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 40,414 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,653 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,144 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 29,144 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,527 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 15,538 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,531 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 6,670 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 4,747 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 3,581 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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N356 VRD is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N356 VRD, 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 N356 VRD registered?

N356 VRD is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N356 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N356 VRD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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