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J351 DEX

1992 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

200,234 mi
Last recorded200,234 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ351 DEX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2007 200,234 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 196,165 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 196,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J351 DEX is a 1992 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J351 DEX, 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 J351 DEX registered?

J351 DEX is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J351 DEX safe to buy?

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