MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,062 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
discs slightly croded pads ok
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edges
both front tyres low 3mm 145/70r13t
nearside rear tyre wearing on edge and low 3mm
rear number plate starting to discolour
slight interaction on nearside rear light
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F98 JVJ is a 1988 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1988 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 74,898 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 F98 JVJ, 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 38 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F98 JVJ registered?
F98 JVJ is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F98 JVJ safe to buy?
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