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N491 HTR

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,665 mi
Last recorded49,665 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 HTR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 May 2015 49,665 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 44,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 42,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2012 38,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 36,934 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 36,083 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 34,749 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,748 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,748 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,727 miles

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

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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N491 HTR is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N491 HTR, 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 N491 HTR registered?

N491 HTR is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N491 HTR safe to buy?

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