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J290 CNW

1992 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,182 mi
Last recorded92,182 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 CNW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 92,182 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s+n/s inner+outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2005 80,242 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door mirror n/f

n/s/f tyre worn s/wall

Fail 12 Sep 2005 80,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J290 CNW is a 1992 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J290 CNW, 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 J290 CNW registered?

J290 CNW is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 19 February 1992.

Is J290 CNW safe to buy?

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