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C33 GTT

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,416 mi
Last recorded121,416 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC33 GTT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 121,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 121,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 121,394 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 121,394 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 121,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped steel to flexible coupling. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped steel to flexible coupling. (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel system component insecure Fuel Pump (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower Front offside bumper bracket insecure.

Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nut insecure. (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Lower bumper securing bracket insecure.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 121,322 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 120,542 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 120,542 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f seat slightly loose

Pass 18 Jan 2007 118,751 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 118,365 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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C33 GTT is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C33 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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What year was C33 GTT registered?

C33 GTT is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is C33 GTT safe to buy?

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