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J229 JYS

1992 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,749 mi
Last recorded46,749 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 JYS
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 46,749 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2008 45,981 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 45,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

inner drive shaft boot leaking oil

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,252 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,465 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 44,433 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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J229 JYS is a 1992 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J229 JYS, 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 J229 JYS registered?

J229 JYS is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 29 April 1992.

Is J229 JYS safe to buy?

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