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H868 FPH

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,563 mi
Last recorded97,563 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH868 FPH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 97,563 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

both inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017 97,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

both inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 94,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

decelerometer test carried out as vehicle too low to test in rollers

Pass 10 Feb 2015 89,043 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak under car

o/s bonnet hinge broken but bonnet secure

Pass 8 Feb 2014 83,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2012 81,892 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight under body corrosion .

Pass 10 Sep 2011 80,009 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2010 76,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 72,399 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lowering kit fitted tapley brake test done,

Fail 1 May 2009 72,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,350 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 62,736 miles

Nearside headlamp image starting to dull.Slight condensation in unit.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H868 FPH is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H868 FPH, 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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H868 FPH is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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