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N799 HRN

1996 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,667 mi
Last recorded60,667 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN799 HRN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,667 miles

chips in windscreen, scuttle panel corroded out of perscribed area, o/s/r tyre cracking, n/s/f tyre low and edgy

Fail 7 Dec 2010 60,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in windscreen, scuttle panel corroded out of perscribed area, o/s/r tyre cracking, n/s/f tyre low and edgy

Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,354 miles

n/s rack gator is deteriorating ,both front tyres are edgy,rear exhaust rubbers are deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,349 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 44,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,435 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,257 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f seat belt buckle outer cover missing

Fail 27 Jun 2007 34,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 25,074 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2005 23,995 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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N799 HRN is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N799 HRN, 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 N799 HRN registered?

N799 HRN is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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