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N738 HGK

1995 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,549 mi
Last recorded106,549 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 HGK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 106,549 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 106,546 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 103,047 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 103,047 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 100,263 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 100,263 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 97,374 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 97,374 miles

Brake master cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.G.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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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N738 HGK is a 1995 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N738 HGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N738 HGK registered?

N738 HGK is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N738 HGK safe to buy?

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