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N908 KHW

1996 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,781 mi
Last recorded68,781 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN908 KHW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 68,781 miles

Emissions not tested idle too high (7.4.B.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wipers split

Pass 2 Jul 2016 65,467 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,073 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 63,073 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,704 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 61,704 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,436 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 60,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,974 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 57,909 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,027 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 56,026 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,327 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 54,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,241 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 52,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,082 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 50,082 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,784 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 44,784 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,759 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 40,759 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N908 KHW is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N908 KHW, 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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N908 KHW is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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