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C20 GTT

1990 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,230 mi
Last recorded70,230 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 GTT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 70,230 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 70,202 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,951 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 May 2015 69,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 67,163 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,053 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,454 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 65,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 63,705 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

damage to windscreen but less than limits

front subframe and suspension arms are corroded but not seriously weakened

long travel on handbrake lever but reserve is available and efficiency is ok

new front brake discs have been fitted but not new pads , the brakes are now showing an imbalance of 22% , this is just below the maximum allowed of 25%

unable to fully inspect o/s rear inner sill as welding repairs have been covered with sealant and paint

Fail 3 Nov 2007 63,692 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

damage to windscreen but less than limits

front subframe and suspension arms are corroded but not seriously weakened

unable to fully inspect o/s rear inner sill as welding repairs have been covered with sealant and paint

Pass 23 Nov 2006 62,448 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 62,429 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C20 GTT is a 1990 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C20 GTT, 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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C20 GTT is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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