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J834 CYH

1991 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,132 mi
Last recorded139,132 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 Renault 585,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ834 CYH
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 139,132 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 139,124 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 122,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 121,295 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 120,479 miles

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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J834 CYH is a 1991 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J834 CYH, 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 J834 CYH registered?

J834 CYH is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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