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C16 EBS

1990 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,326 mi
Last recorded95,326 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 EBS
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 95,326 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 May 2016 95,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 95,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure bolt loose (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure bolt loose (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 94,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,868 miles

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

alternator belt very worn/loose

front tyres 1 mm inner edges

osf fog lamp inoperative

Fail 25 Jul 2013 93,868 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

alternator belt very worn/loose

front tyres 1 mm inner edges

osf fog lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Aug 2012 91,293 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

osf fog lamp inoperative

wiper blades torn/worn

Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,775 miles

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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C16 EBS is a 1990 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C16 EBS, 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 C16 EBS registered?

C16 EBS is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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