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N721 OYN

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,617 mi
Last recorded54,617 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 OYN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2014 54,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

repairs to n/s o/s sill

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,410 miles

Offside front wing corroded,But has no sharp edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 50,328 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside door has check strap missing

Offside front wing corroded,But has no sharp edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,349 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Front bumper damaged

Offside front wing corroded, But has no sharp edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 46,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Both front brake discs pitted

Front bumper damaged

Offside front wing corroded, But has no sharp edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,362 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2009 30,397 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,918 miles

heavy oil leaks from engine and gearbox.

rear fog lamp switch slightly sticky in operation.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 23,918 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

heavy oil leaks from engine and gearbox.

rear fog lamp switch slightly sticky in operation.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,302 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,508 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 17,277 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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N721 OYN is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N721 OYN, 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 N721 OYN registered?

N721 OYN is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 11 November 1995.

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