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N751 HBP

1996 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,148 mi
Last recorded116,148 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN751 HBP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front coil spring incomplete but not affecting seating of spring:- recommend new.

signs of corrosion to offside windscreen pillar.

battery insecure.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 116,134 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 116,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 109,927 miles

unable to see pads

Pass 20 May 2008 100,400 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 100,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 93,110 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 93,110 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2006 85,184 miles

offside headlight cracked

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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N751 HBP is a 1996 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N751 HBP, 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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N751 HBP is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N751 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N751 HBP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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