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JAA 124S

1978 Renault 5

Red Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,003 mi
Last recorded21,003 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAA 124S
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,003 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,720 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 20,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 16,672 miles

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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JAA 124S is a 1978 Renault 5 in Red with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JAA 124S, 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 48 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAA 124S?

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What year was JAA 124S registered?

JAA 124S is a 1978 Renault 5, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is JAA 124S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAA 124S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JAA 124S have outstanding finance?

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