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H536 YGC

1991 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

118,723 mi
Last recorded118,723 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH536 YGC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 118,723 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f wing slight damage

Fail 26 May 2009 118,723 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f wing slight damage

Fail 29 Apr 2009 118,666 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

ENGINE RUNS TOO HIGH ON IDLE

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S WING MIRROR DAMAGED

N/S/F WING AND DOOR DAMAGED

N/S/F/DOOR DIFFICULT TO SECURE CLOSED

O/S/F DOOD BENT OUT OF SHAPE

O/S/F TYRE HAS BEEN RUN FLAT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TYRE WALL

O/S/F/SCUTTLE PANNEL RUSTED THROUGH

Pass 9 May 2008 113,957 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 113,957 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 108,967 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 May 2007 108,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 May 2006 104,414 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 104,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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H536 YGC is a 1991 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 H536 YGC, 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.

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H536 YGC is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 30 May 1991.

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