1990 Renault R5 1.4L Petrol · G442 AJN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent trend of clean passes over the last decade. Following the most recent test on 14 May 2025 at 69,561 miles, the car passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a period of clean results starting after the 2016 failure, indicating that previous mechanical issues have been addressed and the vehicle currently meets minimum legal standards. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 36-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,900 miles per year. The data shows significant periods of minimal use, for instance, the car covered only 24 miles between October 2021 and May 2025, and just 19 miles in the four years prior to that. While this low mileage reduces overall wear on drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of aged rubber parts, such as seals, hoses, and bushings, degrading due to time and stationary periods rather than friction. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as ball joints and dust covers were flagged as failing points in 2012 and 2016. Despite the recent clean records, the history of uneven brake application and parking brake travel issues in 2012 warrants a thorough check of the rear caliper binding and cable tension. Given the reported oil leak in 2015, the engine bay should be inspected for active weeping that may result from low-mileage usage leading to dried gaskets.