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N52 SOL

1995 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,832 mi
Last recorded49,832 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault 569,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN52 SOL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2009 49,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,657 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 48,657 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,333 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 45,732 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 45,732 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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N52 SOL is a 1995 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N52 SOL, 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 N52 SOL registered?

N52 SOL is a 1995 Renault 5, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N52 SOL safe to buy?

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