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N629 YKN

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,768 mi
Last recorded70,768 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,768 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 70,768 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rad top hose split,emission not tested due to hose leaking coolant

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise hand brake travel

rear foot brake performance slighty low

Fail 16 Sep 2010 64,607 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise hand brake travel

rear foot brake performance slighty low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,660 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,547 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,918 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake flexi hose`s rubbing on inner wheel arch when steering on full lock

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

n/s/r wheel stiff to turn by hand

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 YKN is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKN, 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 YKN registered?

N629 YKN is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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