MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,147 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N817 DSR is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N817 DSR, 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 N817 DSR registered?
N817 DSR is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 11 March 1996.
Is N817 DSR safe to buy?
The MOT history for N817 DSR shows 12 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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