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Q562BCH

1996 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,363 mi
Last recorded62,363 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ562BCH
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2016 62,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped 2x front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short under bonnet (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported to fuel pump under vehicle (1.9.2a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam offside and nearside (1.7.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

front tyres rubbing against body on full lock

full body kit fitted not allowing inspection of all prescribed areas

Fail 1 Jul 2015 62,060 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

both front floor pans holed and corroding

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,060 miles

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

both front floor pans holed and corroding

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,788 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

offside front floor holed and corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 60,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

offside front floor holed and corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres cracked and perishing

offside front floor holed and corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alltyres perishing on sidewall not down to cords

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,730 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,234 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,791 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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Q562BCH is a 1996 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q562BCH, 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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Q562BCH is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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