MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect
both front inner wings corroded out with prescribed areas
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect
both front inner wings corroded out with prescribed areas
Fuel pipe/s corroded
all brake pipes coated with greese,unable to fully inspect
both front inner wings corroded,outwith prescribed area
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
all brake pipes coated with greese,unable to fully inspect
both front inner wings corroded,outwith prescribed area
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N981 ESN is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 N981 ESN, 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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How do I check the history of N981 ESN?
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What year was N981 ESN registered?
N981 ESN is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 29 March 1996.
Is N981 ESN safe to buy?
The MOT history for N981 ESN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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