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N642 HNK

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,433 mi
Last recorded44,433 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 HNK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 44,433 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 44,006 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,311 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 43,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm in places 145/70r13 79t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,940 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,523 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 40,515 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 39,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,441 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,687 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,251 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,094 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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N642 HNK is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N642 HNK, 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 N642 HNK registered?

N642 HNK is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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