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J455 FVF

1991 Renault 5

Black Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,557 mi
Last recorded100,557 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 Renault 585,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ455 FVF
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 100,557 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 100,332 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe insecure through floor pan from tank (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Internal door handles modified but still open from inside

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear discs rusty

strong fuel smell inside vehicle but no signs of leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2011 100,228 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,684 miles

N/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

n/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2010 99,680 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

n/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2007 97,140 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 97,140 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 93,742 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J455 FVF is a 1991 Renault 5 in Black with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J455 FVF, 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 J455 FVF registered?

J455 FVF is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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