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H615 YNU

1991 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,922 mi
Last recorded42,922 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH615 YNU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 42,922 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 37,328 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,500 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,537 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 25,505 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,991 miles

some underbody corrosion on parts etc.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 19,991 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

front pads low ,some corrosion disc,s .

Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,478 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake flexi -hoses surface cracking

exhaust rubber mounting cracking

steering wheel outer cover cracked

surface corrision on front brake discs

surface corrision on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,081 miles

Oil leak

outer casing on steering wheel starting to crack

Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,504 miles

front brake discs corroding on edges

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,756 miles

front discs corroded on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,834 miles

spare tyre defective

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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H615 YNU is a 1991 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 H615 YNU, 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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H615 YNU is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 9 April 1991.

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