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N840 LGF

1996 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,300 mi
Last recorded51,300 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 LGF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,300 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 51,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 50,762 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 May 2014 50,762 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2013 50,311 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 49,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,217 miles

spare tyre flat.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,231 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,231 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

possible punture nearside front tyre.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,499 miles

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

engine sump plug leaking.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 35,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine sump plug leaking.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,657 miles

Both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,830 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 25,830 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N840 LGF is a 1996 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N840 LGF, 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 N840 LGF registered?

N840 LGF is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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