MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,934 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f mirror cracked
various patches of corrossion on under body and sills but not holed at time of test
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s/f mirror cracked
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s/f mirror cracked
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N492 PAX is a 1996 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 N492 PAX, 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.
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What year was N492 PAX registered?
N492 PAX is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 31 January 1996.
Is N492 PAX safe to buy?
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