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J902 PPB

1991 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,746 mi
Last recorded77,746 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ902 PPB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,746 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 77,725 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,720 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,717 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,671 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,658 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 77,647 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general underside corrison

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,647 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general underside corrison

Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,643 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,640 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 77,506 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s o/s front disc's corroded

sill covers fitted , unable to check outer sill's fully

Fail 28 Jul 2010 77,506 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s o/s front disc's corroded

sill covers fitted , unable to check outer sill's fully

Pass 6 Aug 2009 77,423 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

slight play in steering

Fail 6 Aug 2009 77,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

rear pads getting low

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,348 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 77,214 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 77,214 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 76,499 miles

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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J902 PPB is a 1991 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J902 PPB, 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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J902 PPB is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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