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J44 YLG

1995 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,248 mi
Last recorded46,248 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 YLG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 46,248 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front and have slight play (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2014 39,795 miles

Rear exhaust box split

Fail 25 Oct 2014 39,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box split

Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,181 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 29,181 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 24,647 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 24,647 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2011 20,397 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 16,549 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,619 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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J44 YLG is a 1995 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,746 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 J44 YLG, 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 31 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J44 YLG registered?

J44 YLG is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is J44 YLG safe to buy?

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