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N948 XOJ

1996 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,510 mi
Last recorded96,510 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 XOJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 96,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,058 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 57,866 miles

n/s front seat belt control cover loose.

spare tyre under inflated.

surface cracking on both front brake hoses just within limits.

top bearing/bush of o/s front shock-absorber showing acceptable movement.

Fail 15 Feb 2006 57,849 miles

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

acceptable movement in top mounting/bearing of o/s front shock-absorber

n/s front seat belt control cover loose

spare tyre under inflated

surface cracks on both front brake hoses just acceptable

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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N948 XOJ is a 1996 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N948 XOJ, 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 N948 XOJ registered?

N948 XOJ is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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