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N480 XNV

1996 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,315 mi
Last recorded46,315 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 XNV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 46,315 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,173 miles

advise:ridgid brake pipes cxorroding

advise:ridgid fuel pipes corroding,breatger one in offside rear wheel arch border line pass

advise;front discs corroding

advise;fuel smell to rear of car no leak found

advise;nearside msill has minor corrosion

advise;offside headlamp glass holed and has water ingress,reflector also deteriorated making lamp slightly dull

Fail 15 Jul 2009 43,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise:ridgid brake pipes cxorroding

advise:ridgid fuel pipes corroding,breatger one in offside rear wheel arch border line pass

advise;front discs corroding

advise;fuel smell to rear of car no leak found

advise;nearside msill has minor corrosion

advise;offside headlamp glass holed and has water ingress,reflector also deteriorated making lamp slightly dull

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,070 miles

most metal brake pipes corr

o/s/f and n/s/f shocks damp

pulsasion to front brakes

Fail 12 Mar 2008 41,059 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

most metal brake pipes corr

o/s/f and n/s/f shocks damp

pulsasion to front brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,983 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,464 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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N480 XNV is a 1996 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N480 XNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N480 XNV?

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What year was N480 XNV registered?

N480 XNV is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N480 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 XNV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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