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G111 PGO

1990 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,218 mi
Last recorded106,218 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG111 PGO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 106,218 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 106,211 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 106,210 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,210 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Rear view mirror detached ()

Spare tyre defective Under-inflated /Pressure adjusted ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 106,189 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Below radiator (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Underinflated ()

Fail 25 Jan 2020 106,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Refer to print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Below radiator (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Underinflated ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 106,187 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flickering when indicator used (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources came on after approx. 10 seconds (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 106,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Adjusted (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flickering when indicator used (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources came on after approx. 10 seconds (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 106,061 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 105,307 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 105,278 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 105,277 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 104,564 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 104,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 104,549 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 104,549 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 104,285 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 104,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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G111 PGO is a 1990 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G111 PGO, 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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G111 PGO is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 26 February 1990.

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