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J129 ROJ

1991 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,592 mi
Last recorded94,592 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault 585,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ129 ROJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 94,592 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 84,884 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 84,884 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 80,460 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2005 80,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

fuel tank insecure

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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J129 ROJ is a 1991 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 85,050 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J129 ROJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 35 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J129 ROJ registered?

J129 ROJ is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J129 ROJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J129 ROJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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