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H419 XGO

1991 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,360 mi
Last recorded64,360 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH419 XGO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 64,360 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 64,303 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 64,054 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 64,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 63,472 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,973 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,675 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several small holes in centre silencer/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,002 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 62,002 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,590 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several small leaks from centre section and rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,060 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 61,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 60,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,874 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 59,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,353 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

blue smoke

Pass 5 Jan 2006 58,849 miles

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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H419 XGO is a 1991 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 80,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H419 XGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H419 XGO registered?

H419 XGO is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 9 April 1991.

Is H419 XGO safe to buy?

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