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N693 MBW

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,288 mi
Last recorded72,288 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN693 MBW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,288 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,404 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 68,379 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,434 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 65,433 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 59,692 miles

ADVISE 2X 10MM STONE CHIPS IN ZONE A OF SCREEN

ADVISE NSF SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING OIL

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF WIPER BLADES

Fail 16 Jun 2006 59,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise 2x 10mm stone chips on wind screen

advise indicator switch is loose

advise nsf shock absorber is weaping oil

advise replacement of wiper blades

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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N693 MBW is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N693 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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What year was N693 MBW registered?

N693 MBW is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N693 MBW safe to buy?

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