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N837 GUR

1996 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,622 mi
Last recorded86,622 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN837 GUR
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2007 86,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rattle from catalyst

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2006 74,876 miles

front inner discs scored

front inner pads wearing low

front sub frame been painted over in black under seal

n/s front bumper cracked and lower part

petrol pipes and brake pipes coroded and flacking rust and getting week

slight lift in drivers door pin

Fail 30 Mar 2006 74,876 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

FRONT INNER DISCS SCORED

FRONT INNER PADS WEARING LOW

N/S FRONT BUMPER CRACKED AND LOWER PART

PETROL PIPES AND BRAKE PIPES HEAVELLY CORODED BUT NOT WEEK OR THIN NEEDS LOOKING AT

SLIGHT LIFT IN DRIVERS DOOR PIN

Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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N837 GUR is a 1996 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 71,082 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N837 GUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N837 GUR registered?

N837 GUR is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N837 GUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N837 GUR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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