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H287 FOT

1991 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,751 mi
Last recorded79,751 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH287 FOT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 79,751 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 79,423 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,271 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 78,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 May 2016 77,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 77,900 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 76,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre pressure low

turbo blanked off at time of test

Fail 16 May 2014 76,992 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre pressure low

turbo blanked off at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,990 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 76,990 miles

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

N/s/r fog lamp permanently on.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,761 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009
Fail 25 Apr 2009 76,472 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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H287 FOT is a 1991 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H287 FOT, 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 H287 FOT registered?

H287 FOT is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 17 June 1991.

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