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H357 HKL

1991 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,914 mi
Last recorded110,914 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH357 HKL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 110,914 miles

Slight play at steering wheel.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 110,914 miles

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

Slight play at steering wheel.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,232 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 99,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,378 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 92,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,217 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 79,192 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 79,192 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 74,577 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 70,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 70,274 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 65,028 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 65,028 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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H357 HKL is a 1991 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H357 HKL, 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 H357 HKL registered?

H357 HKL is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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