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H232 HUD

1991 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,447 mi
Last recorded93,447 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH232 HUD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,447 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 93,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,324 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,215 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 98,918 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,158 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,977 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,608 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,979 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 91,210 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 91,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,925 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside number plate lamp dim

Fail 30 Jul 2009 89,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,142 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 87,064 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 85,514 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 2 Aug 2005 83,708 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 83,682 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H232 HUD is a 1991 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H232 HUD, 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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H232 HUD is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 22 January 1991.

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