MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,652 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine rad/fan not working
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L242 JRX is a 1994 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1994 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 69,219 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 L242 JRX, 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 32 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L242 JRX registered?
L242 JRX is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 21 March 1994.
Is L242 JRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for L242 JRX shows 3 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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