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N961 UDB

1996 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,164 mi
Last recorded71,164 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 UDB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 71,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill / inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded in places ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

body work corroded in places

bulkhead / slam panel corroded

o/s/f seat belt clip has cover missing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 70,995 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

exhaust thin in places

Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,264 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion starting both sides outer sills

plastic cover missing on o/s clip

Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,420 miles

corrosion on bulk head

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on bulk head

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,568 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f seat belt catch missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 61,563 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

offside front seatbelt catch cover missing

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,595 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 57,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,126 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

cover for o/s/f seat belt clip missing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,126 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

cover for o/s/f seat belt clip missing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,599 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,873 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 44,873 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,307 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 40,307 miles

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

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,550 miles

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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N961 UDB is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1996 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 65,352 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 N961 UDB, 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 30 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N961 UDB is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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