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J256 PJT

1991 Renault Unknown

Beige Diesel 3990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,812 mi
Last recorded23,812 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 PJT
MakeRenault
ModelUnknown
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 23,812 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 23,812 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 23,798 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 21,511 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 21,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

With the sudden brake pulls to the left

Pass 23 Jun 2022 20,985 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 20,975 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 20,652 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 20,641 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure ubolts loose. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure ubolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible front and rear of spring needs shimming on the spring eye bolts. (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible front and rear of spring needs shimming on the spring eye bolts. (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 20,597 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected low air pressure warning buzzer inoperative and insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from tank and number two injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Leaf spring with an unsafe modification rear u bolts incorrectly fitted dont saddle the spring (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link to steering box insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link across rear of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning not enough assistace (2.1.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure and missing bolts. minimum of 4 rqd (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached The watertank under tray is not securely fastened (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

How Reliable is the Renault Unknown?

Based on 7,955 MOT tests across 2,773 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,187
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,773
On UK Roads
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J256 PJT is a 1991 Renault Unknown in Beige with a 3,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The Renault Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 35 years old, this Renault Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J256 PJT is a 1991 Renault Unknown, first registered on 6 September 1991.

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