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J780 HGJ

1991 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

128,032 mi
Last recorded128,032 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault 585,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ780 HGJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 128,032 miles

see checklist 122220

Fail 28 Aug 2010 127,368 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

see checklist 122220

Pass 11 Sep 2009 125,953 miles

n/s and o/s rear seats have been removed

n/s front bearings have slight play

o/s rear outer sill has impact damage - vehicle jacked incorrectly

Fail 11 Sep 2009 125,953 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s rear seats have been removed

n/s front bearings have slight play

o/s rear outer sill has impact damage - vehicle jacked incorrectly

Fail 21 Jan 2009 125,933 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J780 HGJ is a 1991 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc 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 J780 HGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J780 HGJ registered?

J780 HGJ is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J780 HGJ safe to buy?

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