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N851 PLJ

1995 Renault 5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,236 mi
Last recorded84,236 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault 569,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 PLJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 May 2009 84,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

front discs have slight surface rust

offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2008 76,541 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 76,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,997 miles

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

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

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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N851 PLJ is a 1995 Renault 5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 69,712 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 N851 PLJ, 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 31 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N851 PLJ registered?

N851 PLJ is a 1995 Renault 5, first registered on 25 August 1995.

Is N851 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N851 PLJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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