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N389 GLP

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,237 mi
Last recorded67,237 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 GLP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,285 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 63,023 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 58,729 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2008 55,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,856 miles

corrossion on n/s door step † †low effort from o/s rear foot brake

Pass 2 May 2006 50,596 miles

BEARING NOISE WHEN DRIVEN

Fail 27 Apr 2006 50,596 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY RUSTY . JUDDER ON O/S FRONT BRAKE

FRONT BRAKES ARE OUT OF BALANCE

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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N389 GLP is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N389 GLP, 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

How do I check the history of N389 GLP?

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What year was N389 GLP registered?

N389 GLP is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 30 November 1995.

Is N389 GLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N389 GLP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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