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N832 BME

1995 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,431 mi
Last recorded71,431 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN832 BME
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2012 71,431 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

alternator rubbing on front panel

drivebelt poor condition

front brake discs corroded

fuel lines corroded

nearside wiper blade split

offside front seatbelt outer casing missing

offside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2009 64,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses slightly perished

drivers seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses slightly perished

drivers seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,363 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

reverse light not working

Fail 11 Sep 2007 59,232 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,232 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,162 miles

same advisories as VT32 issued with VT30 on 14/09/2006

Fail 14 Sep 2006 59,162 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine cooling fan does not appear to be cutting in

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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N832 BME is a 1995 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N832 BME, 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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N832 BME is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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