MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust mount split but securly holding exhaust
Battery insecure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering wheel deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear brake back plates slightly corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear brake back plates slightly corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
crack in steering wheel
slight oil leaks
slight play in front wheels
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J708 SAV is a 1992 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J708 SAV, 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 J708 SAV registered?
J708 SAV is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 26 February 1992.
Is J708 SAV safe to buy?
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