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N878 BHC

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,612 mi
Last recorded33,612 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 BHC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2007 33,612 miles

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

both front brake disc,s and both front flexie brake hoses could be better

both front tyres wearing low, nearside worst 145/70/13

washers could be better

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,612 miles

both front brake disc,s and both front flexie brake hoses could be better

both front tyres wearing low, nearside worst 145/70/13

washers could be better

Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,082 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both front nearside rear and spare tyre treads getting low

wipers dont self cancel

Fail 2 Dec 2006 33,061 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 32,602 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 32,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes noisey

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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N878 BHC is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue 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 R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,746 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 R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N878 BHC, 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 N878 BHC registered?

N878 BHC is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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