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H521 YVV

1991 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,769 mi
Last recorded69,769 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 YVV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 69,769 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body

Fail 16 Jun 2020 69,765 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 67,129 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,943 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,731 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,850 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 20 Oct 2014 58,850 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,461 miles

deteration to exhaust system

Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,572 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 17 Oct 2012 54,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,916 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,448 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 46,448 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear nearside brake binding slightly

slight noise from rear nearside wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,043 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,498 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,764 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 36,116 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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H521 YVV is a 1991 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H521 YVV, 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

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What year was H521 YVV registered?

H521 YVV is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 24 January 1991.

Is H521 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H521 YVV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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