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N379 TLJ

1996 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,425 mi
Last recorded54,425 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 TLJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,425 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,903 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 51,903 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,908 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 50,900 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,158 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,534 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 47,534 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N379 TLJ is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N379 TLJ, 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 N379 TLJ registered?

N379 TLJ is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N379 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N379 TLJ shows 9 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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