MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1. o/s/f wheel bearing very noisy
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1. rear wiper blade split 2. rear no plate deterioated
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J873 TVT is a 1992 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J873 TVT, 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 J873 TVT registered?
J873 TVT is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 23 March 1992.
Is J873 TVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for J873 TVT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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