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J87 MDY

1992 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,804 mi
Last recorded107,804 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ87 MDY
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 107,804 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 107,472 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 102,664 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 96,779 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 92,660 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 92,660 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 88,619 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 88,619 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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