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H988 KSF

1990 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,682 mi
Last recorded44,682 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH988 KSF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,682 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 44,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,667 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 43,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,598 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 40,158 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 40,154 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 40,132 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,227 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 34,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 28,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in sidewall and in tread

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at bottle hose (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front exhaust box corroded, rear exhaust rubber split (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2017 28,208 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in sidewall and in tread

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at bottle hose (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front exhaust box corroded, rear exhaust rubber split (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 22,711 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 22,437 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

oil leak engine area

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod end

Fail 22 Sep 2015 22,437 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam when dip beam is on main beam inop (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer/wiper switch insecure (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking 1x front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak engine area

spare tyre soft

Pass 7 May 2013 19,170 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,780 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,601 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,395 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 18,395 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,195 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,702 miles

Offside Rear 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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H988 KSF is a 1990 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 H988 KSF, 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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H988 KSF is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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