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G170 PWU

1999 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,932 mi
Last recorded98,932 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG170 PWU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 98,932 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,905 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 98,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 98,865 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 96,055 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 96,055 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,820 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 95,820 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 94,606 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 94,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,946 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 90,936 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,234 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 81,234 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,857 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 74,823 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,403 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 65,403 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres worn down to wear bars.

Both side rear discs starting to rust.

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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G170 PWU is a 1999 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G170 PWU, 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 27 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G170 PWU is a 1999 Renault R5, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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