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H865 JCV

1991 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,038 mi
Last recorded175,038 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Renault 585,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH865 JCV
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 175,038 miles

Headlights taped to remove kick up to the right.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 175,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 173,467 miles

Both headlights masked to remove kick up to the right

Both offside and nearside front springs loose on seats with suspension fully relaxed.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 173,148 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 172,823 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 172,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Driver's side ,no water (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Drips ,none at screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Park and service (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 171,879 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 171,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cut off to wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cut off to wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside lower effort, service and parking brakes. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 170,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Mask on lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Mask on lens (4.1.4 (b))

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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H865 JCV is a 1991 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 85,050 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 H865 JCV, 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 35 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H865 JCV registered?

H865 JCV is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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