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H799 BFJ

1990 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,513 mi
Last recorded152,513 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH799 BFJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 152,513 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 152,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 145,790 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 137,745 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 137,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 130,838 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 130,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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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H799 BFJ is a 1990 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H799 BFJ, 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 H799 BFJ registered?

H799 BFJ is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 17 October 1990.

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