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J37 VDP

1992 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,955 mi
Last recorded112,955 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ37 VDP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 112,955 miles

muddy rear of car

Fail 1 Sep 2010 112,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

muddy rear of car

Pass 10 Sep 2009 107,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2009 107,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 102,536 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 102,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 90,606 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 90,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f mud flap loose

Pass 31 Aug 2006 88,909 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 81,107 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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J37 VDP is a 1992 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J37 VDP, 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 J37 VDP registered?

J37 VDP is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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