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H308 BGU

1991 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,031 mi
Last recorded30,031 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH308 BGU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,031 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,842 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2006 29,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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H308 BGU is a 1991 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H308 BGU, 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 H308 BGU registered?

H308 BGU is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 30 March 1991.

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