MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front wiper blade splitting
Some wear in front anti roll bar bushes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front wiper blade splitting
Some wear in front anti roll bar bushes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake flexis cracking
co% a bit high
nearside front brake pads getting low
offside front indicator lens cracked
some noise and play in steering rack
some wear to front brake discs
stonechips to windscreen
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front brake flexis cracking
co% bit high
nearside front brake pads getting low
offside front indicator lens cracked
some noise and wear in steering rack
some wear to front brake discs
stonechips to windscreen
various brake pipes furring
bit of damage to nearside front wing/door
bit of play in rack
both front brake flexis cracking
co% near limits
parts of exhaust rusting
small rust spots to both front brake discs
small split clutch pedal rubber
small temp repair to offside front indicator lens
stonechips to windscreen
uneven tread wear to nearside rear tyre
various brake pipes furring
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
bit of damage to nearside front wing/door
bit of play in rack
both front brake flexis cracking
co% near limits
parts of exhaust rusting
small rust spots to front brake discs
small split clutch pedal rubber
small temp repair to offside front indicator lens
stonechips to windscreen
uneven tread wear to nearside rear tyre
various brake pipes furring
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J953 OTA is a 1992 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J953 OTA, 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 J953 OTA registered?
J953 OTA is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 21 April 1992.
Is J953 OTA safe to buy?
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