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H765 ELE

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,763 mi
Last recorded107,763 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH765 ELE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 107,763 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front brake discs slight lip

Pass 25 Jun 2008 106,325 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Oil leak

radiator insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2008 106,313 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Oil leak

radiator insecure

Fail 11 May 2007 106,313 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H765 ELE is a 1990 Renault R5 in White 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 H765 ELE, 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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H765 ELE is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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