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N868 JBX

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,244 mi
Last recorded75,244 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN868 JBX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,244 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 75,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,182 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,498 miles

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

plastic trims shield and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear of chassis

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

offside front indicator lens damaged

slight bind to nearside front brake

surface corrosion to front of chassis

Fail 14 Feb 2011 58,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear of chassis

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

offside front indicator lens damaged

surface corrosion to front of chassis

Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracking to nearside and offside front brake hoses

cracking to nearside and offside front steering rack gaiters

surface corrosion to front and rear of chassis

surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,310 miles

cracking to nearside and offside front brake hoses, not revealing braiding

cracking to nearside and offside front steering rack gaiters

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated, but clearing windscreen

spare tyre below legal requirements

windscreen repair outside Zone"A"

Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,600 miles

Crack in O/S/F indicator lens (not showing white light)

Cracks in O/S/F + N/S/F brake flexi (not showing cord)

Cracks in O/S/F + N/S/F steering rack gaitors

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

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

Surface corosion on O/S/F sill

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 51,600 miles

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

Crack in O/S/F indicator lens (not showing white light)

Cracks in O/S/F + N/S/F brake flexi (not showing cord)

Cracks in O/S/F + N/S/F steering rack gaitors

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

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

Surface corosion on O/S/F sill

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,490 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to front anti-roll bar

surface corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 14 Feb 2007 47,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

surface corrosion to front anti-roll bar

surface corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,021 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on o/s door step

o/s front indicator lens cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2006 43,021 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on o/s door step

o/s front indicator lens cracked

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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N868 JBX is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N868 JBX, 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 N868 JBX registered?

N868 JBX is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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