MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack in steering wheel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
crack in steering wheel
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
steering wheel has slight crack
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
steering wheel has slight crack
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Spare tyre defective
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s/f seat slightly insecure (seat belt mount)
steering rack squeaking
steering wheel slight damage
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Spare tyre defective
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s/f seat slightly insecure (seat belt mount)
steering rack squeaking
steering wheel slight damage
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J342 XVX is a 1992 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J342 XVX, 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 J342 XVX registered?
J342 XVX is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 10 February 1992.
Is J342 XVX safe to buy?
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