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J194 NBV

1992 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,089 mi
Last recorded60,089 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ194 NBV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 60,089 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 60,087 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 59,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 58,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 22 May 2024 58,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 31 May 2023 56,659 miles

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,632 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,575 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

floor panels,chassis rails,steering and suspension components and mountings,front and rear subframes starting to corrode surface rust

front o/s head light reflector starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,486 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

floor panels steering and suspension components and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

o/s front light unit lens is starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,332 miles

n/s front light unit lens is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,247 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 53,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,964 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 50,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,754 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,377 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,352 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,286 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 41,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,096 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,236 miles

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

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

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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J194 NBV is a 1992 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J194 NBV, 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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What year was J194 NBV registered?

J194 NBV is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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