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H733 SWB

1990 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,697 mi
Last recorded121,697 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH733 SWB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 121,697 miles

Nearside head lamp aim hazy

various areas of corrosion on the underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2016 121,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 121,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 121,652 miles

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)

Fail 6 May 2014 120,788 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 120,788 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 119,551 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 119,544 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 116,548 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 116,530 miles

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.

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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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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