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J340 HMG

1992 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,035 mi
Last recorded47,035 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ340 HMG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 46,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,765 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 44,765 miles

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

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

near side front fog lamp not working

spare tyre deflated

Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,068 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 41,437 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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J340 HMG is a 1992 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J340 HMG, 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 J340 HMG registered?

J340 HMG is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 21 January 1992.

Is J340 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J340 HMG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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