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H229 YYP

1991 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,935 mi
Last recorded59,935 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 YYP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 59,935 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 59,935 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seatbelts not inspected due to seats removed.

Fail 26 Mar 2024 59,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front sill/floor pan is corroded but not within a prescribed area or affecting steering or braking

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2020 59,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 59,935 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure Fuel pump insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,934 miles

Mileage same as original test. Mileage counter is deemed not to be working.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 59,934 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,837 miles

all brake discs rusty [car been standing]

no rear seats fitted or rear s/belts roll cage fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2011 106,454 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

anti-slip brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 106,290 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

anti-slip brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,605 miles

nearside centre sill lip corroaded

offside front sill lip[ corroaded

rear discs corroaded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,480 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,870 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 53,870 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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H229 YYP is a 1991 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H229 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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H229 YYP is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 15 April 1991.

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