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H532 FLN

1990 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

23,411 mi
Last recorded23,411 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH532 FLN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 23,411 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 23,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 23,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 23,300 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 23,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 23,228 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,205 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 23,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced indicator and sidelight flashing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced indicator and sidelight flashing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 23,144 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,003 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,777 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perashing

Pass 13 Aug 2014 22,690 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perashing

Fail 11 Aug 2014 22,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perashing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 22,104 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,362 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,576 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 20,576 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 19,848 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,467 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 17,763 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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H532 FLN is a 1990 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H532 FLN, 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

How do I check the history of H532 FLN?

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What year was H532 FLN registered?

H532 FLN is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 24 September 1990.

Is H532 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H532 FLN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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