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H701 BOR

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,625 mi
Last recorded46,625 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH701 BOR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,625 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,443 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,392 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 45,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,519 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,700 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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H701 BOR is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 77,148 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 H701 BOR, 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 36 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of H701 BOR?

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What year was H701 BOR registered?

H701 BOR is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H701 BOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H701 BOR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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