MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,056 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J281 FOU is a 1991 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J281 FOU, 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 J281 FOU registered?
J281 FOU is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 9 October 1991.
Is J281 FOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for J281 FOU shows 4 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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