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N488 OAY

1995 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,212 mi
Last recorded77,212 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault 569,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 OAY
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 76,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s seatbelt catch outer cover broke n/s and o/s front discs scored

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,788 miles

front brake pads worn low-discs slightly corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

small split in o/s/f c/v boot with slight leak of grease

tailgate stay not operating

Fail 2 Nov 2007 54,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake pads worn low-discs slightly corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

small split in o/s/f c/v boot with slight leak of grease

tailgate stay not operating

Pass 4 Nov 2006 51,947 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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N488 OAY is a 1995 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 69,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N488 OAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N488 OAY registered?

N488 OAY is a 1995 Renault 5, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N488 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 OAY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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