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H445 FGM

1990 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,576 mi
Last recorded80,576 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH445 FGM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 80,576 miles

discs and pads well worn

offside front tyre side wall worn

offside track rod end grease boot split

Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,812 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wiper's switch sticky

Fail 16 Jul 2008 72,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wiper's switch sticky

Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

perishing to nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 19 Jul 2006 71,622 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 71,608 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

scuffing on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

seperation of windscreen laminations †

Fail 20 Jul 2005 70,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Heavy surface rust/corrosion to rear brake backplates

Nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre(in boot) incorrect size match to vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2005 70,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Heavy surface rust/corrosion to rear brake backplates

Nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

Spare tyre(in boot) incorrect size match to vehicle

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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H445 FGM is a 1990 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 77,148 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 H445 FGM, 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 36 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H445 FGM is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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