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2014 Renault R5

Red Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

113,036 mi
Last recorded113,036 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEH 7
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 113,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 109,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,748 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 108,729 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested not on screen (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 107,779 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 107,779 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 57,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 57,792 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,322 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side marker not working both sides

Pass 30 May 2019 56,735 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 56,735 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small chips in windscreen. Both rear side markers not working.

Fail 21 Jan 2019 71,690 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small chips in windscreen. Both rear side markers not working.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,659 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 56,897 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 56,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 54,437 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 45,030 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 45,030 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working SIDE MARKER (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 53,210 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 53,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER PART (4.1.E.1)

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipe greased

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes greased.

nearside front brake binding slightly.

rear tyres perishing.

security of both side repeaters.

Pass 31 May 2013 47,883 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,747 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 43,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes sticking. (borderline)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,467 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,387 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 34,735 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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EH 7 is a 2014 Renault R5 in Red with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 EH 7, 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 12 years old, this Renault R5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EH 7 is a 2014 Renault R5, first registered on 30 January 2014.

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