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H793 FLU

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,549 mi
Last recorded90,549 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH793 FLU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2010 90,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

fuel cap flap missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 90,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

fuel cap flap missing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,404 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 85,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front vehicle sub-frame has slight damage

slight movement in a joint on the nearside front seat

Pass 11 Aug 2007 82,755 miles

slight damage to offside front subframe

Pass 16 Aug 2006 81,480 miles

slight dampness to front shockabsorbers

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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H793 FLU is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 H793 FLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H793 FLU?

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What year was H793 FLU registered?

H793 FLU is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 13 November 1990.

Is H793 FLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H793 FLU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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