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J294 CNW

1992 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,832 mi
Last recorded61,832 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault 575,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ294 CNW
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 61,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F TYRE INNER WALL STARTING TO PERRISH

Fail 1 May 2009 61,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F TYRE INNER WALL STARTING TO PERRISH

Pass 10 May 2008 58,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,554 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,499 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 48,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 48,493 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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J294 CNW is a 1992 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J294 CNW, 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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J294 CNW is a 1992 Renault 5, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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