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NBZ 1302

1987 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,370 mi
Last recorded83,370 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 1302
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 83,370 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 83,370 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

FRONT BUMPER MISSING

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2006 80,265 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION (RECOMMEND CLEAN UP OR REPLACE) ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED (RECOMMEND REPLACE) SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK & N/S TRACKROD END

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ALL SUSPENSION LOWERED OVERSIZE WHEELS & TYRES FITTED ALTERNATIVE EXHAUST FITTED

Fail 19 Jan 2006 80,259 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION WILL REQUIRE CLEAN UP (MAY BE PITTED) IF EXCESSIVE WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT FRONT SUPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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NBZ 1302 is a 1987 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,058 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 NBZ 1302, 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 39 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBZ 1302 registered?

NBZ 1302 is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 14 December 1987.

Is NBZ 1302 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBZ 1302 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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