MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Fuel lines rusty
N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape
Suspension lowered
Unable to see side sills due to panels
Wipers starting to split
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Fuel lines rusty
N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape
Suspension lowered
Unable to see side sills due to panels
Wipers starting to split
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front discs corroded due to lack of use
radiator cooling fan not cutting in
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N479 YKN is a 1995 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N479 YKN, 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 N479 YKN registered?
N479 YKN is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is N479 YKN safe to buy?
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