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N722 LGP

1996 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,076 mi
Last recorded51,076 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN722 LGP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,076 miles

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

both front inner suspension turretts corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

offside rear wheel rim damaged

rear axle corroded

slight offside front inner wing corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2009 51,071 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

both front inner suspension turretts corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

offside rear wheel rim damaged

rear axle corroded

slight offside front inner wing corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2006 130,237 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 39,205 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 36,244 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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N722 LGP is a 1996 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N722 LGP, 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 N722 LGP registered?

N722 LGP is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N722 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N722 LGP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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