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H918 FLB

1990 Renault R5

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,843 mi
Last recorded143,843 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH918 FLB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 143,843 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 142,568 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 142,552 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 141,931 miles

Has corrosion underneath body

Fail 14 Dec 2017 141,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Has corrosion underneath body

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 141,883 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 141,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 141,613 miles

some under body corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2013

UNDER BODY CORROSION PRESENT

Pass 7 Sep 2011 139,953 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 139,869 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 139,671 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 132,408 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 128,500 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 128,500 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dooor handles missing inside but doors open by pulling rods

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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H918 FLB is a 1990 Renault R5 in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 H918 FLB, 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 H918 FLB registered?

H918 FLB is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H918 FLB safe to buy?

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