Renault R5 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault R5. Check any R5 by registration number below.

Free, instant, no sign-up required.

73.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.8%

vs Renault Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Renault R5 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault R5 has an average MOT pass rate of 73.7%, which is 7.8 percentage points below the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your R5 on the road.

The most common reasons a Renault R5 fails its MOT are steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, emissions levels exceed default limits, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your R5 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Renault R5, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Renault R5 performs at MOT across different model years.

1996

Based on 36 vehicles

66.7%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

21.4%

1995

Based on 84 vehicles

61.9%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

37.0%

1994

Based on 128 vehicles

70.3%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

22.7%

1993

Based on 41 vehicles

58.5%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

46.7%

1991

Based on 172 vehicles

81.4%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

14.2%

1990

Based on 566 vehicles

77.4%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

16.5%

1989

Based on 468 vehicles

77.6%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

18.1%

1988

Based on 237 vehicles

78.9%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

20.0%

1987

Based on 172 vehicles

79.7%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

11.9%

1986

Based on 148 vehicles

79.1%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

18.9%

1985

Based on 31 vehicles

61.3%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Retest Rate

16.7%

1984

Based on 35 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.5%

0

Based on 765 vehicles

77.0%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 5yr

78k mi

Top MOT Failures — Renault R5

The most common reasons a Renault R5 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.4%

Emissions levels exceed default limits

2.1%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.9%

A wheel bearing with excessive play

1.8%

Renault R5 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

11.1%

Front Offside

11.1%

Front Nearside Inner

5.6%

Other Renault Models

Compare MOT reliability across Renault models.

Renault G-scenic Dyn 7 Dci Fap

60.0% pass rate

Renault Twingo

86.7% pass rate

Renault Master

98.6% pass rate

Renault Captur( Rjb)

96.2% pass rate

Renault Captur Bose Launch Edition Tce

95.2% pass rate

Renault Zoe I Business Ze 50

86.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Renault R5

Renault R5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault R5 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault R5?

The average MOT pass rate for the Renault R5 is 73.7% compared to the Renault average of 81.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault R5?

The most common MOT failures on the Renault R5 are: Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.4%), Emissions levels exceed default limits (2.1%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Renault R5 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 73.7%, the Renault R5 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Renault R5?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Renault R5?

Typical mileage for the Renault R5: 78,222 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used R5 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Renault R5's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.