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N850 LGF

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,842 mi
Last recorded87,842 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 LGF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,842 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 87,842 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2008 84,281 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 78,732 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 78,732 miles

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.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,188 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 72,152 miles

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.

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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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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