MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,808 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
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J408 RCF is a 1991 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 J408 RCF, 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 J408 RCF registered?
J408 RCF is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 26 September 1991.
Is J408 RCF safe to buy?
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