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H87 GDG

1990 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

79,538 mi
Last recorded79,538 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH87 GDG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 79,538 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 79,499 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 75,106 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 75,061 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,486 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / sill to floor / sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 69,767 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 69,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,280 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 67,239 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 63,821 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 63,796 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,646 miles

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.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,885 miles

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 57,881 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,964 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,403 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 40,109 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,314 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,549 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,550 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 37,550 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,408 miles

Both front wiper blade's split,but still clearing ok,

Both rear tyre's 3mm, limit 1.6mm,

both rear tyre's age cracked,

Fail 28 Sep 2007 36,408 miles

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,

Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,147 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 33,851 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 33,851 miles

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?

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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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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