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H940 EFH

1990 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,748 mi
Last recorded42,748 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH940 EFH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,748 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 42,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,408 miles

frt no-plate has small crack in it

slight corrosion to n/s sill lip

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jul 2006 41,388 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H940 EFH is a 1990 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H940 EFH, 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 H940 EFH registered?

H940 EFH is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H940 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H940 EFH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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