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N695 GCL

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,019 mi
Last recorded99,019 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN695 GCL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 99,019 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 98,973 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 91,900 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 85,789 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner wing not a prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Slight damage to nearside headlamp glass

Slight front brake imbalance

Surface corrosion to both offside and nearside outer sill panels in seat belt prescribed areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 85,789 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion to nearside front inner wing not a prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight damage to nearside headlamp glass

Slight front brake imbalance

Surface corrosion to both offside and nearside outer sill panels in seat belt prescribed areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 80,308 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 80,308 miles

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

All tyre depths low

Both sides front brake discs inner surfaces corroding

Fuel pipes rusting

N/s/f seat belt clasp cover held with tape

Play in both sides front anti-roll bar end bushs

Rear no plate discoloured

Rear saet base not correctly located and insecure

Sliht brake judder on road test

Stone damage to both headlights

Various body panel damage

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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N695 GCL is a 1995 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 1995 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,746 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 N695 GCL, 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 N695 GCL registered?

N695 GCL is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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