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J198 NGV

1992 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,997 mi
Last recorded26,997 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ198 NGV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 26,997 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 26,193 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 25,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 25,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 24,767 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 23,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,612 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,053 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,872 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,651 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 22,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,467 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 22,467 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,251 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,042 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,862 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,688 miles

1 Front brake discs poor condition †2 Exhaust blowing

Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,501 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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J198 NGV is a 1992 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J198 NGV, 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 J198 NGV registered?

J198 NGV is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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