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H34 BDM

1991 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,481 mi
Last recorded88,481 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH34 BDM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 88,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,384 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,314 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 85,398 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 84,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 84,301 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 83,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 81,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 80,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 77,107 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,043 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,318 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 68,318 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight bad earth nearside rear

Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,513 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,739 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,275 miles

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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H34 BDM is a 1991 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 H34 BDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H34 BDM?

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What year was H34 BDM registered?

H34 BDM is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 24 May 1991.

Is H34 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H34 BDM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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