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59,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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.
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
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Fuel pipes corroded
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
Mileage same as original test. Mileage counter is deemed not to be working.
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)
all brake discs rusty [car been standing]
no rear seats fitted or rear s/belts roll cage fitted
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
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
nearside centre sill lip corroaded
offside front sill lip[ corroaded
rear discs corroaded
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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