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N823 PLJ

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,069 mi
Last recorded101,069 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 PLJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 101,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Aug 2023 101,052 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,327 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 97,273 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,810 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 94,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sml oil leak

vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 92,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sml oil leak

vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,350 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES DETERIORATED

BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

EXHUAST SYSTEM LEAKING

FUEL PIPE CORRODED

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER SILL CORRODED

OIL LEAK

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Fail 14 Jul 2016 90,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

BOTH SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES DETERIORATED

BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

EXHUAST SYSTEM LEAKING

FUEL PIPE CORRODED

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER SILL CORRODED

OIL LEAK

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,392 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,358 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,087 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s outer sill slightly rusted

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 79,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 76,234 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 76,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,587 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 71,190 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 71,183 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,835 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 PLJ is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,746 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 PLJ, 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 31 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N823 PLJ registered?

N823 PLJ is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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