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N944 GLO

1995 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,924 mi
Last recorded87,924 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN944 GLO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 87,924 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 79,130 miles

Nearside Front inner wing been filled at front

Nearside outer sill top corroded

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Rear chasses corroded

Offside Rear inner arch been filled

Oil leak bad engine oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

both front discs corroded

both front floors corroded by jacking points

both front wing bottoms corroded and inscure

both outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 79,114 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam ho hight or patt check done (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage hub cap damaged sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / jacking point hold (2.4.A.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front inner wing been filled at front

Nearside outer sill top corroded

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Rear chasses corroded

Offside Rear inner arch been filled

Oil leak bad engine oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

both front discs corroded

both front floors corroded by jacking points

both front wing bottoms corroded and inscure

both outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,369 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak

rust in front and rear chassis sections

Fail 17 Oct 2016 77,369 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bad oil leak

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rust in front and rear chassis sections

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,486 miles

Front chassis starting to corrode

N/s/f bumper bracket corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear inner sills corroded

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 71,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Arch area (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front chassis starting to corrode

N/s/f bumper bracket corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear inner sills corroded

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,780 miles

front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 62,780 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)

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

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

front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

wiper blades split

Fail 14 Oct 2013 56,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

wiper blades split

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,689 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2012 52,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,320 miles

advise front brake disc's slight worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,518 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,520 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,391 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,345 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N944 GLO is a 1995 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N944 GLO, 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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N944 GLO is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 30 October 1995.

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