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H489 DBP

1990 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,266 mi
Last recorded57,266 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 DBP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,266 miles

offside front lower wing corroded

rear tyres perishing on side walls

spare tyre condition very poor

Fail 4 Oct 2011 57,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,578 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 56,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,600 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 54,600 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,788 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 52,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,774 miles

see vt32 182872376220

Fail 29 Sep 2006 50,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 49,171 miles

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.

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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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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What year was H489 DBP registered?

H489 DBP is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 23 November 1990.

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