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N811 FCR

1996 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,098 mi
Last recorded133,098 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN811 FCR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 133,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 126,033 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 116,351 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 105,302 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 105,279 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 93,222 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 83,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,574 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,412 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 65,412 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,500 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 55,500 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,141 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge just within limits

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2006 48,141 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge just within limits

slight play in steering rack

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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N811 FCR is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N811 FCR, 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 N811 FCR registered?

N811 FCR is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N811 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N811 FCR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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