MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs heavily corroded
front brake hoses perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs heavily corroded
front brake hoses perished
both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls
front brake discs corroded on inner face
front brake hoses perished
nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter perished
rear silencer deteriorated
slight lift in both front strut tops
both front brake flexi hoses started to perish
corrosion to inner face of both front brake discs
lift in both front strut top mounts
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
WATER PUMP WORN TO EXCESS
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
battery clamp missing
front brake hoses started to perish
slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L949 JJM is a 1994 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 L949 JJM, 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 L949 JJM registered?
L949 JJM is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 21 February 1994.
Is L949 JJM safe to buy?
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