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J876 VEV

1991 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,999 mi
Last recorded46,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2006
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ876 VEV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,999 miles

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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J876 VEV is a 1991 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 80,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J876 VEV, 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 35 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J876 VEV registered?

J876 VEV is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is J876 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J876 VEV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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