MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,698 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside reartyre perished, no cords/ply showing
Offside front seat belt, top mounting point has corrossion just outside of 30cm. around window frame
Offside rear tyre getting clost to limit on inner edge, also perished sidewalls
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside reartyre perished, no cords/ply showing
Offside front seat belt, top mounting point has corrossion just outside of 30cm. around window frame
Offside rear tyre getting clost to limit on inner edge, also perished sidewalls
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N970 ODL is a 1996 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 N970 ODL, 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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What year was N970 ODL registered?
N970 ODL is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 14 February 1996.
Is N970 ODL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N970 ODL shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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