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H707 CBJ

1990 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,972 mi
Last recorded78,972 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH707 CBJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2007 78,972 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 78,972 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 74,196 miles

fuel cap seal starting to crack/perish

n/s/rear tyre getting low on tread and badly cracked

o/s/front lower ball joint gater starting to crack/split

slight fluid leak from front of engine

Fail 16 Jan 2006 74,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal starting to crack and perish

n/s/r tyre getting low on traed and cracked/perished

o/s lower ball joint gaiter starting to crack

oil leak from front of engine

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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H707 CBJ is a 1990 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H707 CBJ, 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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What year was H707 CBJ registered?

H707 CBJ is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H707 CBJ safe to buy?

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