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H508 HJT

1990 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,979 mi
Last recorded52,979 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH508 HJT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2006 52,979 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,979 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 47,632 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 47,632 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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H508 HJT is a 1990 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H508 HJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H508 HJT registered?

H508 HJT is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H508 HJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H508 HJT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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