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H653 MRX

1991 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

148,494 mi
Last recorded148,494 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2005
Typical for 1991 Renault 585,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH653 MRX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2005 148,494 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

steering wheel deteriorated.

various oil leaks.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damage to nearside front of bumper.

front service brakes do not increase and decrease at the same rates.

play in offside front top strut mounting.

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated.

reverse light not working.

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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H653 MRX is a 1991 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1991 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 85,050 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H653 MRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 35 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H653 MRX registered?

H653 MRX is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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