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H966 AAP

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,317 mi
Last recorded129,317 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH966 AAP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,317 miles

Nearside Rear Beam axle bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Beam axle bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 128,225 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake test not carried out due to dangerous defects

Nearside Rear Beam axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint gaitor insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint gaitor insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Beam axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint loose

Pass 5 Aug 2017 125,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 122,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Lower both sides/plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

different tyre sizes front to rear

Pass 1 Sep 2015 122,242 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 120,218 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 118,682 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 97,807 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 97,807 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 97,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 97,807 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 97,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 97,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 96,441 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 96,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H966 AAP is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H966 AAP, 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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H966 AAP is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 4 October 1990.

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