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N680 HJO

1996 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,322 mi
Last recorded59,322 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 HJO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2010 59,322 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,321 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 51,321 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r outer tyer sidwall damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,784 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 44,784 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damged

Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,101 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,744 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 32,023 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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N680 HJO is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N680 HJO, 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 N680 HJO registered?

N680 HJO is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N680 HJO safe to buy?

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