MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J87 MDY is a 1992 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J87 MDY, 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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How do I check the history of J87 MDY?
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What year was J87 MDY registered?
J87 MDY is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 26 February 1992.
Is J87 MDY safe to buy?
The MOT history for J87 MDY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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