MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,428 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
drivers seat belt mounting on "B" pillar has been lowered by fitting a steel bracket, but is secure.
n/s front engine mounting completely detached!.
n/s rear tyre right on legal limit!!!.
rear seats removed at time of test, and rear seatbelts part removed.
steering wheel boss is rubbing on cowling.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Battery insecure
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
drivers seat belt mounting on "B" pillar has been lowered by fitting a steel bracket, but is secure.
n/s front engine mounting completely detached!.
o/s front tyre at legal limit!.
rear seats removed at time of test, and rear seatbelts part removed.
steering wheel boss is rubbing on cowling.
both rear tyres sidewalls cracked/perished.
gearknob is insecure.
other advises as per vt32 issued 19/07/2007.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H823 DFE is a 1990 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc 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 H823 DFE, 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 H823 DFE registered?
H823 DFE is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 31 August 1990.
Is H823 DFE safe to buy?
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