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H85 DKM

1990 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,033 mi
Last recorded97,033 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH85 DKM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat missing at time of test

Roll cage fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,031 miles

Front tyres starting to crack / perish

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 96,094 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Nov 2015 96,089 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,061 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 96,022 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 96,022 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 95,961 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all passenger seats have been removed

big bore exhaust fitted

modified engine

non standard drivers seat fitted and harness type seat belt fitted

non standard front and rear suspension fitted

non standard headlights fitted

non standard steering wheel fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

roll cage fitted

steel braded front and rear brake flex hoses fitted

underside of car has been sprayed with underseal covering various components including brake pipes subframe and fuel pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2009 95,560 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 95,246 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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H85 DKM is a 1990 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H85 DKM, 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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H85 DKM is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 3 November 1990.

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