MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT R5s year 1992

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Pass percent:47.62%

(The average a petrol RENAULT R5 year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:1,953 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	178
Brake pipe excessively corroded	145
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	124
Headlamp aim out of alignment	124
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	116
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	104
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	79
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	74
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	64
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	62
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	51
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	50
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	46
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	40
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	36
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	36
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	31
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	30
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Registration plate issues	27
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	26
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	25
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	23
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	22
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	20
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	19
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Rear brake application uneven	18
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	18
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Windscreen has damage	15
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Front brake application uneven	13
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	11
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	9
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	8
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	4
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	178
Brake pipe excessively corroded	145
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	124
Headlamp aim out of alignment	124
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	116
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	104
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	79
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	74
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	64
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	62
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	51
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	50
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	46
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	40
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	36
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	36
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	31
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	30
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Registration plate issues	27
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	26
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	25
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	23
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	22
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	20
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	19
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Rear brake application uneven	18
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	18
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Windscreen has damage	15
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Front brake application uneven	13
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	11
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	9
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	8
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	4
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT R5s year 1992

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