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N557 EWL

1995 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,173 mi
Last recorded46,173 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 EWL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2008 46,173 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

backbox internals broken up

scuttle area rusty/holed

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,173 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

backbox internals broken up

scuttle area rusty/holed

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,759 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 45,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,265 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small stone chip in offside front headlamp glass

spare tyre side wall perished

Pass 24 Aug 2005 44,784 miles

Rear number plate poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Front brake discs corroded

steering joint dust cover split/missing

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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N557 EWL is a 1995 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N557 EWL, 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 N557 EWL registered?

N557 EWL is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N557 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N557 EWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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