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H5 EHU

1995 Renault R5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,166 mi
Last recorded42,166 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Renault R563,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 EHU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 42,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 40,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 40,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 36,172 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 32,184 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 32,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 29,907 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 29,906 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven low reading (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,412 miles

Os front tyre has worn on inner edge 1.6-2mm [145/70/13/89t]

Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,872 miles

Os front tyre has worn to 2mm [145/70/13t]

Os outer sill is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,446 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,941 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,433 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,000 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,474 miles

n/s diff oil seal leaking.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,822 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,095 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,538 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 24,538 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 24,038 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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H5 EHU is a 1995 Renault R5 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1995 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,746 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 H5 EHU, 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 31 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H5 EHU registered?

H5 EHU is a 1995 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is H5 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 EHU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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