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H52 DNM

1990 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,896 mi
Last recorded130,896 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH52 DNM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 130,896 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ignition switch insecure

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

offside front brake binding slightly

slight corrosion on nearside inner door sill

slight corrosion on nearside rear & offside rear chassis members under wheel arches

Fail 21 Apr 2009 130,896 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ignition switch insecure

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

offside front brake binding slightly

slight corrosion on nearside inner door sill

slight corrosion on nearside rear & offside rear chassis members under wheel arches

Pass 24 Apr 2008 122,718 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 122,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 115,092 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 115,088 miles

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

handbrake travel

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 11 Apr 2006 105,666 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 105,519 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H52 DNM is a 1990 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H52 DNM, 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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H52 DNM is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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