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H748 FWD

1991 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,111 mi
Last recorded75,111 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH748 FWD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,111 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,081 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 75,080 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,041 miles

slight oil leak from sump plug

Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,031 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,032 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,996 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen slightly damaged outside swept area

Fail 11 Aug 2008 74,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen slightly damaged outside swept area

Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,871 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 74,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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Pass 2 May 2006 73,964 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 73,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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H748 FWD is a 1991 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 80,896 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 H748 FWD, 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 35 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H748 FWD registered?

H748 FWD is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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The MOT history for H748 FWD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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