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J241 OTT

1992 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

32,477 mi
Last recorded32,477 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ241 OTT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 32,477 miles

Nearside Wing mirror deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 32,426 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 32,076 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 32,076 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 27,935 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 27,935 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 18,466 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt catch cover missing

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 18,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat belt catch cover missing

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 15,023 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 15,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 14,913 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 14,818 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,690 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 14,687 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,546 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 14,379 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,012 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 14,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear flexible brake hose has a bulge to hose not bulging worst under pressure

Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,618 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,415 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,948 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,601 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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J241 OTT is a 1992 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J241 OTT, 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 J241 OTT registered?

J241 OTT is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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