MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,256 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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155/70/13 on fronts 145/70/13 on rears
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
n/s/f seat belt clamp cover is missing
rear brake balance is poor
slight noise in n/s/f wheel bearing
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N957 HWS safe to buy?
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