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H989 DTP

1991 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,014 mi
Last recorded70,014 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 DTP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,014 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 70,014 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,670 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 61,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

front brake discs corroding and wearing.

front brake hoses perishing

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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H989 DTP is a 1991 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 80,896 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 H989 DTP, 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 35 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H989 DTP registered?

H989 DTP is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 8 January 1991.

Is H989 DTP safe to buy?

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