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J148 RPJ

1992 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,444 mi
Last recorded81,444 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 RPJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,437 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 81,432 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 321,613 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 81,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,380 miles

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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J148 RPJ is a 1992 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 71,181 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J148 RPJ, 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 34 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J148 RPJ registered?

J148 RPJ is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 24 February 1992.

Is J148 RPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J148 RPJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J148 RPJ have outstanding finance?

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