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N534 SOM

1995 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,390 mi
Last recorded56,390 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN534 SOM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,390 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate slightly.

Incorrect size tyres fitted to offside and nearside front.

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

Offside outer sill starting to corrode slightly.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 56,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate slightly.

Incorrect size tyres fitted to offside and nearside front.

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

Offside outer sill starting to corrode slightly.

Rear wiper blade worn and missing.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,556 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 50,691 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 50,691 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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N534 SOM is a 1995 Renault R5 in White 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 R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,746 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 N534 SOM, 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 N534 SOM registered?

N534 SOM is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N534 SOM safe to buy?

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