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N396 KFG

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,072 mi
Last recorded57,072 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 KFG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,072 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front windscreen pillar corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 57,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front windscreen pillar corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 56,538 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion by windscreen(offside a post)

damage offside front wing

Fail 11 Mar 2022 56,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion by windscreen(offside a post)

damage offside front wing

Pass 10 Mar 2021 55,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

corrosion offside body sill

damage offside front wing

engine has a misting of oil

Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

damage offside front wing

slight corrosion offside outer body sill

Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

corrosion offside body sill

Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,151 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 53,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,374 miles

damage offside front wing

driver seatbelt catch cover missing

engine has a misting of oil

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

nearside head lamp reflector starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion offside body sill

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,942 miles

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

engine has a misting of oil

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damage offside front wing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,541 miles

damage offside front wing

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,541 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage offside front wing

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Mar 2014 49,487 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

offside front seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 1 Mar 2014 49,487 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to split

offside front seatbelt buckle cover missing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,009 miles

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

slight damage front number plate

Fail 7 Mar 2013 48,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

slight damage front number plate

Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

front registration plate has slight damage

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,335 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

nearside drive shaft sill leaking (gearbox sill)

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2011 41,335 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

nearside drive shaft sill leaking (gearbox sill)

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2010 36,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,909 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,192 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 17,077 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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N396 KFG is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N396 KFG, 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.

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What year was N396 KFG registered?

N396 KFG is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 9 October 1995.

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The MOT history for N396 KFG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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