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JNE 850V

1980 Renault R5

Red Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,352 mi
Last recorded34,352 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1980 Renault R533,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNE 850V
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 34,352 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 34,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 33,799 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 33,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 33,267 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,834 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,825 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 31,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 30,670 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,256 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 30,130 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brakes require adjustment (slightly long pedal)

slight play n/s (inner rack joint)

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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JNE 850V is a 1980 Renault R5 in Red with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 33,339 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 JNE 850V, 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 46 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 JNE 850V registered?

JNE 850V is a 1980 Renault R5, first registered on 6 February 1980.

Is JNE 850V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNE 850V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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