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J221 SFX

1992 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,703 mi
Last recorded28,703 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ221 SFX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,703 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 28,703 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 24,619 miles

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,248 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,766 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,168 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,708 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust rubber starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,279 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 21 Mar 2011 16,855 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,855 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 15,544 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 15,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,444 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,511 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,068 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,454 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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J221 SFX is a 1992 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J221 SFX, 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 J221 SFX registered?

J221 SFX is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J221 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J221 SFX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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