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J582 JFB

1992 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,372 mi
Last recorded71,372 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ582 JFB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,372 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 71,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,639 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front seat belt stalk casings broken - still functioning as intended

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,708 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 52,708 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S No plate light dim

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,849 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 47,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished!

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,827 miles

both front wiper blades are split and front brake pads getting close to limit

Fail 4 Jul 2011 45,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades are split and front brake pads getting close to limit

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,387 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 5 Jul 2010 42,386 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,145 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 38,145 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,304 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 33,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs slightly pitted

fuel cap seal perishing slightly

n/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/f tyre perishing slightly and cuts in outer wall

n/s/r tyre splitting on outer tread and perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

rear fuel pipe loose stongly advise

rear silencer rubber perishing slightly

slight interaction on rear lights

slight movement in both front top strut mounts

spare tyre flat and movement in spare wheel carrier

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,014 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,553 miles

Several cracks to o/s/f flexiable brake hose.

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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J582 JFB is a 1992 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J582 JFB, 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 J582 JFB registered?

J582 JFB is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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