MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,842 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Both front brake hoses are cracked, the n/s one almost to the point of exposing the plies.
The front brake pads look thin, replacement recommended.
The fuel filter is recommended for change.
There is outer cover damage to the driver's seat belt stalk buckle.
There is play in both front suspension leg top mountings, more so on the o/s.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
The driver's wiper blade is split at both ends and the passenger front one is split at one end.
The o/s/f tyre is worn almost to excess.
There is some play in the steering rack itself and also lift in the steering column.
There is something of a bind to the o/s/f brake.
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
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N850 LGF is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N850 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 N850 LGF registered?
N850 LGF is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 17 February 1996.
Is N850 LGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for N850 LGF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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