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N589 TUJ

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

67,927 mi
Last recorded67,927 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 TUJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2008 67,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,097 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 63,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front flexi's perished

fuel filter corroded.

o/s/f anti-roll bar outer bush worn

Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,928 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 59,816 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 7 Nov 2005 55,404 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front discs worn.

Front flexi's cracking.

Front tyres 2mm on edges.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight rear brake imbalance.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 55,404 miles

Front discs worn.

Front flexi's cracking.

Front tyres 2mm on edges.

Slight rear brake imbalance.

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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N589 TUJ is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N589 TUJ, 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 N589 TUJ registered?

N589 TUJ is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is N589 TUJ safe to buy?

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