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N979 LHU

1996 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,942 mi
Last recorded61,942 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 LHU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,942 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 61,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,075 miles

STRONG ADVISE; LONG SERVICE BRAKE TRAVEL / LONG PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL / BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN & SPLIT / NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 47,072 miles

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.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,142 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 31,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 31,136 miles

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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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

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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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