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H857 VLG

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,646 mi
Last recorded44,646 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2005
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH857 VLG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2005 44,646 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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H857 VLG is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H857 VLG, 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 H857 VLG registered?

H857 VLG is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H857 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H857 VLG shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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