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N871 UOB

1995 Renault 5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,544 mi
Last recorded71,544 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault 569,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 UOB
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 71,544 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 71,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,152 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 55,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2006 47,117 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 47,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

water in o/s head lamp pattern ok wiper blades split exhaust rusting no blows front flexi hoses cracking

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 UOB is a 1995 Renault 5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N871 UOB, 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 N871 UOB registered?

N871 UOB is a 1995 Renault 5, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N871 UOB safe to buy?

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