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N823 ESX

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,124 mi
Last recorded103,124 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 ESX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2009 103,124 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 102,205 miles

corrosion at front to rear brake pipes

corrosion at fuel pipes

corrosion at o/s sill

Pass 2 May 2007 94,340 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 84,306 miles

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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N823 ESX is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N823 ESX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N823 ESX?

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What year was N823 ESX registered?

N823 ESX is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N823 ESX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N823 ESX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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