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N978 YJH

1996 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

79,432 mi
Last recorded79,432 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 YJH
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 79,432 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 79,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 76,023 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 76,014 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 75,994 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 73,424 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N978 YJH is a 1996 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N978 YJH, 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.

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What year was N978 YJH registered?

N978 YJH is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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