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JIB 1844

1987 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,842 mi
Last recorded58,842 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 1844
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 58,842 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 58,842 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 58,835 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 57,901 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 57,901 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wiper blades too short

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,410 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 57,346 miles

Slight Exhaust blow.

Pass 1 Aug 2020 57,262 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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JIB 1844 is a 1987 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 67,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JIB 1844, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIB 1844 registered?

JIB 1844 is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is JIB 1844 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIB 1844 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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