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N629 PHV

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,351 mi
Last recorded85,351 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 PHV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2018 85,351 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,133 miles

exhaust blowing

exhaust blowing

n/s/r tyre has been run flat , puncture on inner edge

number plates faded

oil leak

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,731 miles

both rear tyres low

exhaust blowing

front flexi hoses perished and split

number plates faded

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,631 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,270 miles

corrosion around rear fuel pipe filler neck - slight gear and oil leaks around engine

Fail 10 Jun 2014 59,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion around rear fuel pipe filler neck - slight gear and oil leaks around engine

Pass 22 May 2013 48,452 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 48,437 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cover on osf seatbelt stalk missing belt still operating correctly

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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N629 PHV is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 65,352 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 N629 PHV, 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 30 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N629 PHV registered?

N629 PHV is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N629 PHV shows 9 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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