MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Cracks in front brake flexis
Damage to n/s/r bumper (no sharp edges + secure).
Excessive corosion underneath n/s of windscreen area (not within 30cm of a structural point)
Front coil springs rusty
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear exhaust clamp rusty
Rear exhaust mountings split (but secure)
Subframe rusty
Cracks in front brake flexis
Damage to n/s/r bumper (no sharp edges + secure).
Excessive corosion underneath n/s of windscreen area (not within 30cm of a structural point)
Front coil springs rusty
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear exhaust clamp rusty
Rear exhaust mountings split (but secure)
Subframe rusty
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N488 JBX is a 1996 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 65,352 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 N488 JBX, 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 30 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of N488 JBX?
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What year was N488 JBX registered?
N488 JBX is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 1 February 1996.
Is N488 JBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N488 JBX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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