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J165 CYV

1991 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,597 mi
Last recorded141,597 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 CYV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2009 141,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 139,443 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 135,852 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 135,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 133,122 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 133,122 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 129,547 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 129,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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J165 CYV is a 1991 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J165 CYV, 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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J165 CYV is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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