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N91 JWL

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,033 mi
Last recorded84,033 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN91 JWL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 84,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 83,889 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 82,834 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 80,676 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 78,810 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 77,661 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 76,602 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,137 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 76,135 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 72,803 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,860 miles

slight corrsion to o/s outer sill

Pass 23 Jan 2012 65,462 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 65,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre deteriorated/perished

Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 57,733 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,844 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,059 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,981 miles

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

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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N91 JWL is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N91 JWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N91 JWL registered?

N91 JWL is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N91 JWL safe to buy?

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