MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nsf wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated /road test carried out
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J165 OTA is a 1992 Renault 5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1992 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 75,333 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 J165 OTA, 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 34 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J165 OTA is a 1992 Renault 5, first registered on 1 April 1992.
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