MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,175 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
front brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
offside rear tyre deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
offside rear tyre deteriorated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
fuel pipes corroded
spare tyre flat
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N359 SFL is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N359 SFL, 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 N359 SFL registered?
N359 SFL is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 29 February 1996.
Is N359 SFL safe to buy?
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