MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,605 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
brake limiter valve spring just rubbing on rear exhaust pipe
movement evident in n/s and o/s front suspension leg movement in spring adjuster and not mounts
only one wiper fitted wiper was parking in middle after adjustment wiper clearing drivers side ok
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
brake limiter valve spring just rubbing on rear exhaust pipe
movement evident in n/s and o/s front suspension leg movement in spring adjuster and not mounts
only one wiper fitted wiper was parking in middle after adjustment wiper clearing drivers side ok
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
brake limitier valve spring just rubbing on rear exhaust pipe
movement evident in n/s and o/s front suspension leg movement in spring adjuster and not mounts
only one wiper fitted wiper was parking in middle after adjutment wiper clearing drivers side ok
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B5 VPG is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B5 VPG, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B5 VPG?
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What year was B5 VPG registered?
B5 VPG is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 15 October 1990.
Is B5 VPG safe to buy?
The MOT history for B5 VPG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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