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EU08 KNC

2008 Renault 5

White Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

232,233 mi
Last recorded232,233 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 KNC
MakeRenault
Model5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 232,233 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 194,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

anti slip worn

Pass 5 Jun 2014 176,618 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 172,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 172,290 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 156,841 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 113,889 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,135 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

windscreen damaged outside sweapt area

Fail 27 Oct 2010 77,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

windscreen damaged outside sweapt area

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,037 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 44,037 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EU08 KNC is a 2008 Renault 5 in White with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EU08 KNC, 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 18 years old, this Renault 5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EU08 KNC registered?

EU08 KNC is a 2008 Renault 5, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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