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J153 LJU

1991 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,879 mi
Last recorded67,879 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ153 LJU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,879 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,886 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 61,533 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 61,533 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 58,239 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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J153 LJU is a 1991 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 80,896 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 J153 LJU, 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 35 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J153 LJU registered?

J153 LJU is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is J153 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J153 LJU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J153 LJU have outstanding finance?

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