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B5 WSH

1988 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,729 mi
Last recorded50,729 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 WSH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,729 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,073 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 50,073 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,127 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 49,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,478 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,578 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to test sills fully

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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B5 WSH is a 1988 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 74,898 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 R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 WSH, 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 38 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B5 WSH?

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What year was B5 WSH registered?

B5 WSH is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is B5 WSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 WSH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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