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N863 SOK

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,563 mi
Last recorded95,563 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 SOK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,563 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

condensation in os headlamp

front tyres-155/65/13t. rear tyres-145/60/13t

ns sill slightly corroded

os disc corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2010 95,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

condensation in os headlamp

front tyres-155/65/13t. rear tyres-145/60/13t

ns sill slightly corroded

os disc corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2009 84,735 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,735 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion hole in n/s/f inner flitch panel, not in prescribed area.

rear silencer supported by cable tie, but still securely mounted.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,086 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,930 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 80,913 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2005 78,112 miles

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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N863 SOK is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N863 SOK, 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 31 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N863 SOK registered?

N863 SOK is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N863 SOK safe to buy?

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