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R945 BLF

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

52,541 mi
Last recorded52,541 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 BLF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 52,541 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 52,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 52,048 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 52,001 miles

both front tyres perished .

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2020 51,946 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 51,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 51,870 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 51,784 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,650 miles

Front brake disc corroded inner side edges

Front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Nearside front suspension lower arm ball joint slight play & lift

Pass 28 Nov 2016 51,564 miles

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 51,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 51,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 51,097 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 51,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,941 miles

Both Brake disc has lipped

Petrol cap slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel cap rubber sealing starting to crack

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,402 miles

fuel cap sealing ring perrished

Fail 31 Oct 2011 50,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

found offside rear service brake performace quite low.

fuel cap seal perishe up.

offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,060 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 50,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

fuel cap seal started to crack up !!!

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth !!!

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,489 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,801 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 48,801 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre just above 1.6mm tread & cracked & perished up!!!!

Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,371 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 48,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,943 miles

exhaust down pipe corrode up.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 47,235 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 47,235 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads linning breaking up.

front exhaust down pipe corrode up

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

slight play on nearside front lower ball joint.

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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R945 BLF is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R945 BLF, 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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R945 BLF is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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