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H992 SYG

1990 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,409 mi
Last recorded77,409 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH992 SYG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 77,409 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 77,409 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F & N/S/F brake discs slightly worn advise replacement.

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 72,392 miles

corrosion on front subframe

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on all brake hose ferroules

o/s/f brake hose slightly chaffed on suspension leg / border line to fail

o/s/f brake pipe slightly bent

o/s/r fuel tank strap corroded

rear brake hose end clips missing but hoses secure at this time

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion on various brake discs

wear on o/s/f seat belt

Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,392 miles

corrosion on all brake hose ferroules

corrosion on front subframe

o/s/f brake hose slightly chaffed on suspension leg / border line to fail

o/s/f brake pipe slightly bent

o/s/r fuel tank strap corroded

rear brake hose end clips missing but hoses secure at this time

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion on various brake discs

wear on o/s/f seat belt

Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,377 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 69,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on all brake hose ferroules

corrosion started on all underbody in general inc front subframe

corrosion started on n/s/f brake pipe

engine idle speed slightly high

n/s handbrake not locking up

n/s wiper worn

n/s/r bumper loose

o/s/f seat belt worn

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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H992 SYG is a 1990 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H992 SYG, 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 H992 SYG registered?

H992 SYG is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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