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J175 CEX

1991 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,493 mi
Last recorded24,493 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ175 CEX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,493 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2008 24,485 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,249 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,919 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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J175 CEX is a 1991 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J175 CEX, 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 J175 CEX registered?

J175 CEX is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J175 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J175 CEX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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