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J699 NBX

1992 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,804 mi
Last recorded74,804 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ699 NBX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 74,804 miles

o/s/f door hinges badly worn. †slight rusting of n/s/f o/s/f chassis . †handbrake could be better.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 70,602 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 70,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r exhaust bush perished

n/s/r+o/s/r handbrake cable outer skin split

n/s/r+o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

no outer casing around seat belt retainer

o/s/f anti roll bar bush splitting

o/s/f+n/s/f brake hoses outer skin splitting

rear exhaust box holed and blowing

slight corrosion o/s/f chassis

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

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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J699 NBX is a 1992 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J699 NBX, 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 J699 NBX registered?

J699 NBX is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J699 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J699 NBX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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