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N792 YHN

1996 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,725 mi
Last recorded62,725 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN792 YHN
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2007 62,725 miles

sills,backing sills ,floors,chassis and inner wings are corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2007 62,725 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes have been previously coated in grease so may be corroded

chassis,sills,backing sills,floors,steps,inner wings and front subframe are corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,487 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 59,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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N792 YHN is a 1996 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 71,082 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N792 YHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N792 YHN registered?

N792 YHN is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N792 YHN safe to buy?

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