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N957 HWS

1995 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,256 mi
Last recorded67,256 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 HWS
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,256 miles

155/70/13 on fronts 145/70/13 on rears

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 67,256 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

155/70/13 on fronts 145/70/13 on rears

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 60,016 miles

n/s/f seat belt clamp cover is missing

rear brake balance is poor

slight noise in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jul 2008 60,016 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

n/s/f seat belt clamp cover is missing

rear brake balance is poor

slight noise in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,132 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 53,050 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine got very hot during emissions test, cooling fan doesn't work and switches were disconnected †O/s/f brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 29 Jul 2006 50,857 miles

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

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

Slight damage to plastic on drivers seatbelt stalk

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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N957 HWS is a 1995 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N957 HWS, 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 N957 HWS registered?

N957 HWS is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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