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H522 GPM

1990 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,016 mi
Last recorded58,016 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH522 GPM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 58,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both tyres cracked on sidewall

Slight play at steering

Slight play in front ball joints

Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,665 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,635 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 54,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 51,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,206 miles

front brakes corroded, rear shockers corroded, nearside rear drum oval

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,402 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 45,402 miles

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

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

Screen is chipped and cracked †Front antiroll bar to near side wishbone bush is worn

Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,388 miles

Screen is chipped and cracked †Front antiroll bar to near side wishbone, bush is worn †Centre and rear exhaust is corroded and blowing slightly

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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H522 GPM is a 1990 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H522 GPM, 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 H522 GPM registered?

H522 GPM is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 11 October 1990.

Is H522 GPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H522 GPM 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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