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H371 CME

1991 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,091 mi
Last recorded96,091 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH371 CME
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 96,091 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 96,077 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 95,969 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,568 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 94,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

corrosion to both sill front to rear(outer side sill covers fitted)

excessive corrosion/hole to nearside front inner sill

excessive corrosion/hole to offside front inner sill

play/worn offside front frame/joints

Pass 12 Oct 2013 93,574 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre(s) deteriated/cracking

n/s and o/s inner sill areas corroded front to rear

n/s number plate light deteriated

o/s inner sill area holded/corroded but not within 30cm of seat belt,brake or suspension mounting points

Pass 9 Nov 2012 87,417 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 84,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mount broken

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2006 81,108 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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H371 CME is a 1991 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H371 CME, 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

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What year was H371 CME registered?

H371 CME is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 5 March 1991.

Is H371 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for H371 CME shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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