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N740 BYA

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,503 mi
Last recorded52,503 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 BYA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,503 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2012 52,435 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,718 miles

Battery insecure

Both front door pins worn

Corrosion around a pillar.Lower windscreen area

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 49,718 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Both front door pins worn

Corrosion around a pillar.Lower windscreen area

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,513 miles

Both front door pins worn

Corrosion around A pillar Driverside lower windscreen area

Corrosion driverside sill area keep eye on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 46,513 miles

Both front door pins worn

Corrosion around A pillar Driverside lower windscreen area

Corrosion driverside sill area keep eye on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,696 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 43,689 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,098 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,624 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,738 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 33,420 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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N740 BYA is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 N740 BYA, 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 N740 BYA registered?

N740 BYA is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 15 August 1995.

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