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J299 GGH

1992 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

54,529 mi
Last recorded54,529 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Renault 575,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ299 GGH
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2007 54,529 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,404 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 46,404 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 39,822 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 39,822 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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J299 GGH is a 1992 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J299 GGH, 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 J299 GGH registered?

J299 GGH is a 1992 Renault 5, first registered on 4 June 1992.

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