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H189 GEW

1991 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,248 mi
Last recorded16,248 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 GEW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2015 16,248 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust mount ruber last fixing perishing and poor condition

front and rear bumpers damaged

slight body damage

underbody and suspension has slight surface rust

Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,247 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,246 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 16,246 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 16,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,244 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,241 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,240 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,233 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,230 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 16,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H189 GEW is a 1991 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H189 GEW, 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 H189 GEW registered?

H189 GEW is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 26 April 1991.

Is H189 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H189 GEW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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