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J282 RVM

1992 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,011 mi
Last recorded71,011 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Renault 575,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ282 RVM
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2008 71,011 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

coolant level looks low

engine bracket loose

rubber exhaust mountings cracking not yet split

slight restricted movement offside front brake

slight underbody corrosion/underbody covered in underseal

unable to fully inspect nearside front wheel bearing due to restricted movement

Pass 23 Feb 2007 66,446 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 66,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 63,658 miles

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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J282 RVM is a 1992 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 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 J282 RVM, 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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What year was J282 RVM registered?

J282 RVM is a 1992 Renault 5, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J282 RVM safe to buy?

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