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N36 VVJ

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,325 mi
Last recorded101,325 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 VVJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 101,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 95,737 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 95,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,790 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 84,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 72,898 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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N36 VVJ is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N36 VVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N36 VVJ registered?

N36 VVJ is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is N36 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N36 VVJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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