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N597 ELW

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,308 mi
Last recorded5,308 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 ELW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2012 5,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 5,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 5,180 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 5,059 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 4,925 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 4,729 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 4,629 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 4,431 miles

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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N597 ELW is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N597 ELW, 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 N597 ELW registered?

N597 ELW is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 23 August 1995.

Is N597 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N597 ELW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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