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H376 BES

1991 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

109,792 mi
Last recorded109,792 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH376 BES
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 109,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,277 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 106,277 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 104,829 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2012 104,723 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 104,723 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 10,723 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 104,643 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 104,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 102,924 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 102,912 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 99,265 miles

all lights tinted

Pass 7 Feb 2006 97,681 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 97,681 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H376 BES is a 1991 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 H376 BES, 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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H376 BES is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 26 June 1991.

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