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H725 BTU

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,078 mi
Last recorded55,078 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH725 BTU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 55,078 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,713 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,712 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 81,042 miles

rack boots cracked

rear pads getting low

slight bind on n/s/r not showing on rolling road

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,275 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 76,272 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

nearside front brake pipe very close to tyre on lock and evidence of fouling but not on inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2006 76,166 miles

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)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

advise o/s/f sill by door starting to corrode can not see any further due to plastic sill skirts

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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H725 BTU is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H725 BTU, 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 H725 BTU registered?

H725 BTU is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H725 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H725 BTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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