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N692 MBW

1996 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,866 mi
Last recorded102,866 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN692 MBW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2011 102,866 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 102,866 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2009 102,789 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 97,841 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 97,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2008 97,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2007 90,426 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 29 Mar 2007 90,426 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2006 84,341 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 84,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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N692 MBW is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N692 MBW, 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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N692 MBW is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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