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H51 UVV

1990 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,230 mi
Last recorded80,230 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH51 UVV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 80,230 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 80,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 78,951 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 78,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 77,579 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 76,034 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 76,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,504 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 73,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,688 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,005 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 68,181 miles

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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H51 UVV is a 1990 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H51 UVV, 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 H51 UVV registered?

H51 UVV is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H51 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H51 UVV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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