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N578 DCA

1995 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,312 mi
Last recorded71,312 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault 569,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 DCA
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 68,303 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,707 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 63,707 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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N578 DCA is a 1995 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N578 DCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N578 DCA registered?

N578 DCA is a 1995 Renault 5, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is N578 DCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N578 DCA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N578 DCA have outstanding finance?

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