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N35 KBX

1996 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

111,153 mi
Last recorded111,153 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 KBX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2008 111,153 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 28 Mar 2008 110,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 104,699 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2007 104,699 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 96,876 miles

155/70/13 Rear axel †155/80/13 Front axel

N/S/F bottom ball joint rubber split.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2006 96,791 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

155/70/13 rear axel †155/80/13 front axel

N/S/F Bottom ball joint rubber split.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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N35 KBX is a 1996 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 71,082 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N35 KBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N35 KBX is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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