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N89 XFL

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,560 mi
Last recorded71,560 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 XFL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 71,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 67,105 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 60,690 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 May 2009 60,681 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,208 miles

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

osf shock leaking

slight play in top shock mounts

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 53,481 miles

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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N89 XFL is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N89 XFL, 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 N89 XFL registered?

N89 XFL is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N89 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N89 XFL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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