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J343 FYB

1998 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,515 mi
Last recorded195,515 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ343 FYB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 195,515 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 195,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 184,468 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 184,468 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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J343 FYB is a 1998 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J343 FYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J343 FYB registered?

J343 FYB is a 1998 Renault R5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is J343 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J343 FYB 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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