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N871 NUS

1996 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,882 mi
Last recorded81,882 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 NUS
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2008 81,882 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 66,395 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 66,395 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 58,452 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 58,452 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front suspension sub frame showing signs of corrosion

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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N871 NUS is a 1996 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 71,082 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N871 NUS, 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 30 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N871 NUS registered?

N871 NUS is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N871 NUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N871 NUS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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