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H847 FLU

1990 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,332 mi
Last recorded89,332 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH847 FLU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 89,332 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

steering rack has skight play on nearside .

Fail 9 Dec 2008 84,739 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 84,739 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 79,663 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 79,657 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 74,938 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 74,938 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 69,816 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 69,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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.

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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H847 FLU is a 1990 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H847 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.

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What year was H847 FLU registered?

H847 FLU is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 30 November 1990.

Is H847 FLU safe to buy?

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