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J192 EGH

1992 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,752 mi
Last recorded147,752 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ192 EGH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 147,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 20 Apr 2023 147,106 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 146,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front hole in sill

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 3 Jun 2020 145,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 144,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion under vehicle but not excessive

Pass 4 Jun 2018 142,617 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 142,598 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 140,911 miles

Corrosion to Nearside outer sill but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 May 2016 139,329 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres cracking slightly

nearside front outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 18 May 2016 139,266 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside front tyres cracking slightly

nearside front outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 3 Jun 2015 137,787 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 137,759 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs badly corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 15 May 2014 135,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front sill corroded excessive but not within a prescribed area

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

windscreen damage

Pass 22 May 2013 133,683 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 May 2012 130,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine revs slightly high

nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering column

windscreen cracked

Fail 15 May 2012 130,733 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine revs slightly high

nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering column

windscreen cracked

Pass 28 May 2011 128,432 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 128,392 miles

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

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

offside front side light slightly dim

Pass 29 May 2010 124,248 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 124,151 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine revs slightly high

Pass 26 May 2009 120,443 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 120,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

idle speed slightly high

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded near seat belt mounts

nearside front to rear steel brake pipe slightly corroded

offside inner sill corroded near seat belt mounting

offside rear inner sill corroded near suspension mount

slight play in nearside and offside front strut top mounts

Pass 21 May 2008 110,376 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 May 2008 110,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 101,250 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 101,250 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fule cap seal perishing

offside head lampglass craked

stearing rack worn

windscreen crack offside lower

Pass 6 Apr 2006 93,006 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 93,006 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

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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J192 EGH is a 1992 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J192 EGH, 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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J192 EGH is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 8 January 1992.

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