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H508 URR

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,235 mi
Last recorded59,235 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH508 URR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 59,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 58,781 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 58,780 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 58,780 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 58,780 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 58,780 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 58,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 58,780 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,780 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,780 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sills and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

low hand brake reading

Fail 18 Nov 2016 58,780 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sills and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

low hand brake reading

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,785 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,780 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 58,780 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,789 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 58,780 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,780 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,780 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 58,780 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

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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H508 URR is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H508 URR, 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.

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What year was H508 URR registered?

H508 URR is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 21 August 1990.

Is H508 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H508 URR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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