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H775 ELE

1990 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH775 ELE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021

Been modified

Fail 20 Jan 2021

Been modified

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 1,387 miles

vehicle lowered

Pass 8 Apr 2016 1,279 miles

195 / 50 / 15 tyres fitted

Pass 8 May 2013 11,922 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 1,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

door windows are fixed with sliders for access

front seats are fixed solid

Pass 25 Jan 2012 1,128 miles

door windows are fixed with sliders for access

front seat are fixed solid

off side front chassis jack dameged

Pass 25 Jun 2009

Oil leak

sill covers

Pass 1 Jul 2008
Pass 6 Jun 2005 72,322 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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H775 ELE is a 1990 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H775 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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What year was H775 ELE registered?

H775 ELE is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H775 ELE safe to buy?

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