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H504 HPC

1990 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,880 mi
Last recorded76,880 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH504 HPC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 76,880 miles

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

brake hoses showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r brake performance could be better

Fail 16 Oct 2009 76,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake hoses showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r brake performance could be better

Fail 29 Jul 2008 74,851 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 74,851 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 73,433 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 73,433 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 69,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear and hand brake performance could be better advise further inspection

slight knock on steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2005 67,347 miles

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

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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H504 HPC 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 H504 HPC, 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 H504 HPC registered?

H504 HPC is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 19 October 1990.

Is H504 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H504 HPC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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