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N942 LFC

1996 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,932 mi
Last recorded99,932 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN942 LFC
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2007 99,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

two front headlights reflectors tarnished

Pass 3 Oct 2007 99,932 miles

two front headlights reflectors tarnished

Pass 15 Sep 2006 91,258 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 91,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 87,751 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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N942 LFC is a 1996 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 71,082 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N942 LFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N942 LFC registered?

N942 LFC is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N942 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N942 LFC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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