MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside head lamp aim hazy
various areas of corrosion on the underside of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer mounting on chassis badly corroded (7.1.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported mounting on flexy (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Area around /next to headlight /inner wing. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported mounting on flexy (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Area next to headlight/ inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Areas around screen panel becoming corroded
Corrosion on underside in various areas near to or on prescribed areas not considered extensive.
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
coolant level low
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
all four tyres cracking showing signs of age
exhaust system has clamp missing
nearside front brake flexi pipe clamp missing but secure.
offside front brake flexi pipe clamp missing but secure
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all four tyres cracking showing signs of age
exhaust system has clamp missing
nearside front brake flexi pipe clamp missing but secure.
offside front brake flexi pipe clamp missing but secure
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H733 SWB is a 1990 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 H733 SWB, 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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H733 SWB is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 1 November 1990.
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