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J704 HDL

1991 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

89,205 mi
Last recorded89,205 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
Typical for 1991 Renault 585,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ704 HDL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2006 89,205 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 89,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise-nearside front wheel bearing noisy

advise-offside front shock absorber damp

advise-play in offside front shock absorber top mounting attachment

advise-slight play at steering wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2005 83,142 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 83,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 183,114 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

fuel hose between pump and filter starting to crack

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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J704 HDL is a 1991 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 85,050 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J704 HDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 35 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J704 HDL registered?

J704 HDL is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 13 August 1991.

Is J704 HDL safe to buy?

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