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H43 FFJ

1990 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,877 mi
Last recorded23,877 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH43 FFJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 23,877 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 23,851 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 23,851 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 23,851 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 78,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 60,361 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,145 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre section of exhaust rusty

slight uneven rear brake effort

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,530 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,949 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,306 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 34,306 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,526 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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H43 FFJ is a 1990 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1990 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 77,148 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 H43 FFJ, 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 36 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 H43 FFJ registered?

H43 FFJ is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is H43 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H43 FFJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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