MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT R5s year 1987

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Pass percent:51.23%

(The average a petrol RENAULT R5 year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:3,326 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	220
Headlamp aim out of alignment	172
Registration plate lamp issues	169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	160
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	157
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	129
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	127
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	110
Registration plate issues	104
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	89
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	85
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	70
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	66
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	59
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	54
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	53
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	53
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	50
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	48
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	47
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	45
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	43
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	39
Rear brake application uneven	37
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	37
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	35
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	35
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	35
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	34
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	33
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	33
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	33
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	32
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	31
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	31
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Windscreen has damage	30
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	29
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	26
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	26
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	26
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	25
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	24
Rear brake binding	24
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	18
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	18
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Front brake application uneven	17
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	14
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	14
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	12
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	11
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	11
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	10
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	10
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	10
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	8
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	7
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
An item not tested \|Manual\|	7
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	6
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	6
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	5
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	5
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5

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MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT R5s year 1987

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