MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,942 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
handbrake travel
n/s door mirror glass missing
play starting in top steering wheel bush or joint
rear wiper blade rubber
strong advice o/s/f tyre on limit of 1,6mm
strong advice washer and wiper arm stork working but lose
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
handbrake travel
n/s door mirror glass missing
rear wiper blade rubber
strong advice o/s/f tyre on limit of 1,6mm
strong advice washer and wiper arm stork working but lose
STRONG ADVISE; LONG SERVICE BRAKE TRAVEL / LONG PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL / BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN & SPLIT / NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING.
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
STRONG ADVISE; LONG SERVICE BRAKE TRAVEL / LONG PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL / BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN & SPLIT / NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N979 LHU is a 1996 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N979 LHU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of N979 LHU?
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What year was N979 LHU registered?
N979 LHU is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 24 February 1996.
Is N979 LHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for N979 LHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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