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N558 RDV

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,126 mi
Last recorded68,126 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 RDV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,126 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine idle sticks at times

wheel rim damage

Fail 28 Sep 2011 68,102 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine idle sticks at times

wheel rim damage

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,969 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,005 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 57,001 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,562 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 51,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,008 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,453 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 151,131 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 151,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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N558 RDV is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N558 RDV, 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 N558 RDV registered?

N558 RDV is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N558 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N558 RDV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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