MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/s/r tyre perished and feathered
O/s/f CV boot leaking grease
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
N/s/r tyre perished and feathered
O/s/f CV boot leaking grease
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
as per test number 20320701189
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
front and rear number plates cracked
o/s/r and n/s/r tyres deteriorating
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K488 JAH is a 1992 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 K488 JAH, 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 K488 JAH registered?
K488 JAH is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 28 November 1992.
Is K488 JAH safe to buy?
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