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H59 DOW

1990 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,389 mi
Last recorded36,389 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH59 DOW
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 36,389 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 36,357 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 36,355 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 36,246 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 36,196 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 36,150 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,093 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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H59 DOW is a 1990 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 76,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H59 DOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H59 DOW registered?

H59 DOW is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H59 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H59 DOW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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