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N647 WAO

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,058 mi
Last recorded40,058 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN647 WAO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 40,058 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 37,069 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 31,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,176 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,449 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 30,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,784 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,636 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 27,636 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,791 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,180 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 26,180 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,395 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,936 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 24,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,625 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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N647 WAO is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N647 WAO, 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 N647 WAO registered?

N647 WAO is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 7 November 1995.

Is N647 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N647 WAO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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