Renault R5 MOT data by year
The Renault R5 appears in 3,713 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1981–2014. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 79.8%.
3,713
MOT tests analysed
79.8%
Pass rate
20.2%
Fail rate
1981–2014
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 727 | 79.9% | 20.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.2% | 378 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.5% | 315 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.7% | 248 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.0% | 223 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 176 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.4% | 165 |
| 7 | Steering | 3.3% | 121 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.3% | 86 |
Methodology & source. Based on 3,713 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.