MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,538 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / sill to floor / sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Body not fully secure Body has slight corrosion heavily in places. includes rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion heavily in places. includes rear wheel arches
Body not fully secure Body has slight corrosion heavily in places. includes rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded
Body has slight corrosion heavily in places. includes rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both sides slightly (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
rear exhaust mount broken - adequately supported
Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill around jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion heavily in places. includes rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both sides slightly (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
rear exhaust mount broken - adequately supported
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear wheel arch heavily corroded within prescribed area, not considered load bearing.
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front wipers poor.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding slightly.
Offside rear tyre smooth on inner edge.
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front wipers poor.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding slightly.
Offside rear tyre smooth on inner edge.
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded
Nearside rear wheel arch corroded
Nearside sil corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear wheel arch corroded
Offside sil corroded
Rear exhaust section slightly corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded
Nearside rear wheel arch corroded
Nearside sil corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear wheel arch corroded
Offside sil corroded
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear exhaust section slightly corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front wiper blade's split,but still clearing ok,
Both rear tyre's 3mm, limit 1.6mm,
both rear tyre's age cracked,
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Both front wiper blade's split,but still clearing ok,
Both rear tyre's 3mm, limit 1.6mm,
both rear tyre's age cracked,
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H87 GDG is a 1990 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 H87 GDG, 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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H87 GDG is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 28 September 1990.
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