MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,266 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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offside front lower wing corroded
rear tyres perishing on side walls
spare tyre condition very poor
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
offside front lower wing corroded
raer exhaust mount broken ( still supported )
rear tyres perishing on side walls
spare tyre condition very poor
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyres deteriorating
corrosion; various susp & steering comps, o/s/f door step, o/s/f wing ext,
rear brake imb slightly high
rear wiper not clearing
slight eng oil leak
spare tyre worn
various hub caps damaged
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyres deteriorating
corrosion; various susp & steering comps, o/s/f door step, o/s/f wing ext,
rear brake imb slightly high
rear wiper not clearing
slight eng oil leak
spare tyre worn
various hub caps damaged
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust rubber hangers deteriorating
oil weeps
spare tyre condition poor
steering rack gaiters deteriorating
various brake/suspension components deteriorating
various component/body corrosion
wheel trims poor condition
wheel trims poor condition
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rubber hangers deteriorating
front brake discs slightly corroded
front exhaust downpipe poor condition
offside front wing corroded
oil leaks
rear tyres deteriorating
signs of fluid around master cylinder
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rubber hangers deteriorating
front brake discs slightly corroded
front exhaust downpipe poor condition
offside front wing corroded
oil leaks
rear tyres deteriorating
signs of fluid around master cylinder
wheel trims poor condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
see vt32 182872376220
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
c/o level on limit
foot brake travel
bumpers scuffed
coolant level low
fuel cap lock n/w
o/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed & valve trapped by hub cap
oil leak
rear brake imb high
spare tyre worn
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H489 DBP is a 1990 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 H489 DBP, 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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H489 DBP is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 23 November 1990.
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