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H219 YYP

1991 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,110 mi
Last recorded108,110 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH219 YYP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 108,110 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Reserve tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 108,110 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Reserve tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2025 108,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 107,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,885 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2010 107,862 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 107,762 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 106,588 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 106,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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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H219 YYP is a 1991 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H219 YYP, 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 H219 YYP registered?

H219 YYP is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 8 April 1991.

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