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H851 GPL

1991 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,345 mi
Last recorded85,345 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH851 GPL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 85,345 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 85,305 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,218 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 83,218 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 77,571 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 77,501 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,862 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,632 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 68,363 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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H851 GPL is a 1991 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 80,896 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 H851 GPL, 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 35 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H851 GPL registered?

H851 GPL is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H851 GPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H851 GPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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