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N805 LGF

1996 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

84,516 mi
Last recorded84,516 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN805 LGF
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2007 84,516 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 73,885 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 73,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 58,262 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2005 57,920 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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N805 LGF is a 1996 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N805 LGF, 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 N805 LGF registered?

N805 LGF is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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