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J186 PRX

1991 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ186 PRX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 86,131 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 86,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 85,719 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corosion near jacking point area

corosion on around near battery area

corosion under floor front to rear

couldnt view outter sills due ot side kit

slight corosion n brake pipes

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 13 Jul 2013 85,718 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corosion near jacking point area

corosion on around near battery area

corosion under floor front to rear

couldnt view outter sills due ot side kit

slight corosion n brake pipes

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,699 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 22 Apr 2010 85,697 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2007 85,679 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 85,650 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 85,466 miles

NOTE FOG LIGHT MUST BE RED IN COULOUR ( hence- border line pass )

Fail 8 Mar 2006 85,456 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

amps loose.

battery tray is corroded.

body kit fitted.

bonnet stay missing.

brake & clutch pedal rubbers loose.

door mirrors.

exhaust tail pipe exits on nearside of vehicle.

exhaust touches steering rack.

floor wet.

front flitch panals.

front indicators loose (spring mountings).

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake squeek.

knocking in steering rack.

nearside front seat belt wet.

offside front lower sub frame dented (by suspension arm)

offside rear wheel slight bind.

oil leak

rear bumper.

rear light colour (all).

rear metal brake pipe unions.

rear of vehicle is lowered (front normal).

side repeaters in mirrors.

sill covers fitted.

slight play at front wheels.

tail-gate is opened using cable tie in boot (acessed through rear seats).

vehicle de locked.

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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J186 PRX is a 1991 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J186 PRX, 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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J186 PRX is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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