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H162 XHX

1991 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,986 mi
Last recorded10,986 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2006
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 XHX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2006 10,986 miles

Front road springs loose when vehicle raised.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 10,986 miles

Front road springs loose when vehicle raised.

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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H162 XHX is a 1991 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H162 XHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H162 XHX registered?

H162 XHX is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 25 February 1991.

Is H162 XHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H162 XHX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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