MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,185 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
wipers worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre exhaust slight leak
front cross member strengthened
nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside seat slightly loose
slight engine oil leak
slight roughness felt at nearside front wheel
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre exhaust slight leak
front cross member strengthened
nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside seat slightly loose
slight engine oil leak
slight roughness felt at nearside front wheel
N/S and O/S sills slightly corroded
Oil leak
all brake discs slightly corroded
slight corrosion on rear chassis legs
unable to check outer sills due to sill covers
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S and O/S sills slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
all brake discs slightly corroded
slight corrosion on rear chassis legs
unable to check outer sills due to sill covers
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked
nearside front tyre worn on inside edge
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre worn on inside edge
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H496 ECW is a 1991 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 H496 ECW, 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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What year was H496 ECW registered?
H496 ECW is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is H496 ECW safe to buy?
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