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H478 KEF

1990 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,722 mi
Last recorded67,722 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 KEF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,722 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 67,276 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,890 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 66,890 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,681 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,973 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 85,402 miles

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

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

corrosion nearside outer sill

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,165 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,785 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,633 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 55,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

surface rust on metal brake pipes

surface rust on parts of chassis

Pass 6 Feb 2006 55,556 miles

surface rust on parts of chassis

surface rust on metal brake pipes

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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H478 KEF is a 1990 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H478 KEF, 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 H478 KEF registered?

H478 KEF is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H478 KEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H478 KEF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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