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H766 GDD

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,694 mi
Last recorded104,694 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH766 GDD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 104,694 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 104,694 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,694 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 104,694 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,694 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 104,694 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 104,694 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,694 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 104,694 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,694 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,694 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 104,694 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 104,694 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

foot brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 24 Apr 2013 104,694 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

foot brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 4 May 2012 104,694 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

foot brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 11 May 2011 104,694 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 May 2011 104,694 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 May 2010 104,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2010 104,694 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2009 104,694 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 104,694 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 104,694 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 104,694 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 104,694 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 104,694 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 104,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 104,694 miles

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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H766 GDD is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H766 GDD, 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 H766 GDD registered?

H766 GDD is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 29 August 1990.

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