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H43 HLU

1991 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

107,061 mi
Last recorded107,061 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault 585,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH43 HLU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 107,061 miles

brake compensator partially siezed

metal fuel pipes corroded

modification to wiper appears to be of a temporary measure and may not last long

nearside and offside floor to sills have corrosion

nearside and offside front suspension strut top bushes have slight play

nearside and offside rear brake ferrules corroded

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre has abnornal wear on inner edge and near to legal limit

stonechip in nearside of screen within permitted parameters

unable to ascertain condition of nearside and offside outer sills and plastic covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2008 107,058 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

brake compensator partially siezed

metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside floor to sills have corrosion

nearside and offside front suspension strut top bushes have slight play

nearside and offside rear brake ferrules corroded

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre has abnornal wear on inner edge and near to legal limit

stonechip in nearside of screen within permitted parameters

unable to ascertain condition of nearside and offside outer sills and plastic covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2008 10,699 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both dipped beams have been set to their uppermost level

compensator partially siezed

evidence of rear arches have been cutting into tyres...it now looks though this fault has been rectified

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear pads low

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

stone chip in o/s windscreen

Fail 6 May 2008 106,925 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Advise OSR tyre has cuts in tread but are not deep enough to reach cords

Advise no spare wheel

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 103,166 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 103,159 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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H43 HLU is a 1991 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 85,050 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H43 HLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 35 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H43 HLU registered?

H43 HLU is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 22 May 1991.

Is H43 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H43 HLU shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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