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N892 YHE

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,239 mi
Last recorded59,239 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN892 YHE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,239 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both front wheel arches starting to swell and corrode

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

main run fuel lines slightly corroded

nearside behind front wheel corroded but in no prescribed area

Fail 16 Sep 2008 59,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both front wheel arches starting to swell and corrode

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

main run fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,426 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 52,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,469 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 47,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N892 YHE is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red 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 N892 YHE, 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 N892 YHE registered?

N892 YHE is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N892 YHE safe to buy?

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