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N915 NWV

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,648 mi
Last recorded97,648 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN915 NWV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,648 miles

brake pipes rusty and weak

exhaust rusty and weak

Fail 21 Jun 2011 97,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes rusty and weak

exhaust rusty and weak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 90,963 miles

n/s/f shock absorber weeping fluid slightly

o/s/r light cracked

slight play in o/s & n/s strut top mountings

Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,097 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2008 77,990 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 70,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,714 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 62,309 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 62,309 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

exhaust very rusty and weak

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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N915 NWV is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N915 NWV, 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 N915 NWV registered?

N915 NWV is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N915 NWV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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