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J465 RDV

1992 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,823 mi
Last recorded87,823 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ465 RDV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 87,823 miles

nearside rear service brake slightly low effort needs attention

Fail 21 Jan 2008 87,818 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 87,803 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 87,799 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 79,865 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 79,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 72,237 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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J465 RDV is a 1992 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J465 RDV, 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 J465 RDV registered?

J465 RDV is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 14 July 1992.

Is J465 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J465 RDV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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