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H275 DHW

1991 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,517 mi
Last recorded116,517 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH275 DHW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 116,517 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion covered in sealant

Pass 18 Apr 2024 116,472 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 116,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 116,398 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 116,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis leg holed x1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 116,381 miles

Emissions not tested idle speed to high and iratic (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper shock asorber when jacked up play in top mount

Nearside Front inner wing area holed/corrosion

service brake just passed 51%

sill covers fitted

underseal to inner wing areas

Pass 10 Feb 2021 116,168 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,999 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 115,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 113,399 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 111,234 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside has thick coating of under seal

Pass 16 Nov 2012 131,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel bearings have play to maximum

nearside mirror is loose but not insecure

rear discs slightly pitted and scored

Fail 9 Nov 2012 131,186 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear wheel bearings have play to maximum

nearside mirror is loose but not insecure

rear discs slightly pitted and scored

Pass 25 Jan 2008 124,472 miles

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Plastic sills fitted not allowing full inspection, floor pan weak

Fail 23 Jan 2008 124,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Outer Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Plastic sills fitted not allowing full inspection, floor pan weak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 120,778 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (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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H275 DHW is a 1991 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H275 DHW, 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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H275 DHW is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 30 May 1991.

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