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H557 YYT

1991 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,496 mi
Last recorded27,496 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH557 YYT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 27,496 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,142 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 27,142 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight damage to o/s/f wing. No immediate danger of injury to other road users or pedestrians

Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,905 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 26,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,595 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 26,595 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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H557 YYT is a 1991 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H557 YYT, 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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What year was H557 YYT registered?

H557 YYT is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 28 June 1991.

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