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J683 NBC

1992 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,395 mi
Last recorded61,395 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ683 NBC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 61,395 miles

CORRODED FRONT EXHAUST SYSTEM.

CORRODED FRONT TO REAR PETROL PIPES.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 61,388 miles

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

CORRODED FRONT EXHAUST SYSTEM.

CORRODED FRONT TO REAR PETROL PIPES.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,788 miles

petrol pipes corroded

plugs loose.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 60,784 miles

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

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

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

petrol pipes corroded

plugs loose.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,470 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 59,467 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,849 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 58,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,922 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 57,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,875 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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J683 NBC is a 1992 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J683 NBC, 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 J683 NBC registered?

J683 NBC is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 6 March 1992.

Is J683 NBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J683 NBC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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