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H497 NAJ

1991 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,893 mi
Last recorded91,893 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH497 NAJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 91,893 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 91,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside front floor surface corrosion

offside front floor corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 91,526 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 91,448 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 90,948 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 90,521 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 90,521 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 89,521 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,402 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 87,402 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,301 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,753 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 73,753 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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H497 NAJ is a 1991 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H497 NAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H497 NAJ?

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What year was H497 NAJ registered?

H497 NAJ is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 5 April 1991.

Is H497 NAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H497 NAJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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