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J286 GGH

1992 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,244 mi
Last recorded87,244 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ286 GGH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,244 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear service brake effeciency only just met requirement

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,076 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,791 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 76,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,525 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,952 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 71,952 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 69,095 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 69,095 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,746 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 65,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 60,071 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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J286 GGH 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 68.8%.

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 J286 GGH, 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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J286 GGH is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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