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MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT 5s year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:65.05%
(The average a petrol RENAULT 5 year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:309 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Registration plate lamp issues11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Brake pipe excessively corroded5
Registration plate issues5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Seat belt missing all seats (7.1.2 (a))1
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides on lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides french headlights (4.1.2 (c))1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / floor (2.4.A.3)1
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Battery insecure (1.9.1)1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection between pipe and wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not releasing from reel. (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not releasing form reel. (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper mounting, inner wheel arch and section of floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Rear bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment NUT INSECURE. (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))1
Steering linkage likely to become detached Both track rod ends loose in track rods. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire pipe connecting auxilary tank (6.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam both switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit On Dashboard (4.11 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced When all lights are on including hazards (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlamp (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlamp (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint |7.1.2|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play steering uj |2.2.B.1g|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT CORROSION (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking by filters (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, by jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Windscreen has damage1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside outer sill area |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1

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