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H131 GGL

1991 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,647 mi
Last recorded52,647 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 GGL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,647 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 50,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,398 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,246 miles

rear number plate poor.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 48,246 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,397 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate in poor condition.horn weak.

Fail 29 Jun 2007 44,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

horn weak.

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2006 40,127 miles

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

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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H131 GGL is a 1991 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 80,896 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 H131 GGL, 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 35 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H131 GGL registered?

H131 GGL is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 15 February 1991.

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