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N924 CVW

1995 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,397 mi
Last recorded98,397 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN924 CVW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,397 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 98,383 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished/cracking.

cat convertor rattling

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

play in n/s steering rack inner arm joint.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,355 miles

both front brake hoses are starting to crack

both headlights just meet the VOSA requirement

centre rear seatbelt stalk cover is broken

foglight switch needs some attention

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover is taped

steering wheel can be pulled upwards away from the steering switch covers. There is no play or movement in the column but the bolts may need tightening

unable to clearly see front brake pads and the warning wires are broken

upper bodywork and outer sills are corroded

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

vehicle battery is loose in it's holder

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 18 Aug 2009 92,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses are starting to crack

both headlights just meet the VOSA requirement

centre rear seatbelt stalk cover is broken

foglight switch needs some attention

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover is taped

nearside front suspension spring is corroded

steering wheel can be pulled upwards away from the steering switch covers. There is no play or movement in the column but the bolts may need tightening

unable to clearly see front brake pads and the warning wires are broken

upper bodywork is corroded

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

vehicle battery is loose in it's holder

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,907 miles

both front suspension springs are corroded

both outer sills are corroded

exhaust system has muliple small leaks at the joints and the baffles appear noisy

front tyre failure wear could be down to possible tracking adjustment required

steering column trim needs attention

unable to clearly see front brake pads and the warning wires are broken

upper bodywork is corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2008 83,803 miles

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 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)

both front suspension springs are corroded

both outer sills are corroded

exhaust system has muliple small leaks at the joints and the baffles appear noisy

front tyre failure wear could be down to possible tracking adjustment required

steering column trim needs attention

unable to clearly see front brake pads and the warning wires are broken

upper bodywork is corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 75,842 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 75,842 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pad warning wires are broken

hubcaps on 3 roadwheels

offside rear and nearside front seatbelt stalks are slightly damaged

offside rear tyre is worn

rear wiper blade is perished

upper bodywork is corroded

various underbody pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2006 65,717 miles

exhaust system corroded

hubcaps on roadwheels

oil leaks in engine bay

spare tyre worn to excess

unable to clearly see front brake pads and the discs have some corrosion

various underbody pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2005 55,800 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 55,800 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Both door shuts corroded

Both front brake discs corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Corrosion on the underside of vehicle

Hubcaps on wheels

Nearside front tyre very close to wear markers

Unable to clearly see front brake pads

Various brake and fuel pipes corroded

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
Full Renault R5 reliability report

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N924 CVW is a 1995 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N924 CVW, 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 N924 CVW registered?

N924 CVW is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N924 CVW safe to buy?

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