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XIB 6885

1996 Renault 5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,815 mi
Last recorded30,815 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault 571,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIB 6885
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,815 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 30,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 25,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,070 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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XIB 6885 is a 1996 Renault 5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XIB 6885, 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 XIB 6885?

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What year was XIB 6885 registered?

XIB 6885 is a 1996 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is XIB 6885 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIB 6885 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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