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H686 TYG

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

22,833 mi
Last recorded22,833 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH686 TYG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 22,833 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 22,693 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 22,560 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 22,560 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 22,509 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 22,488 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 22,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 22,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 22,305 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 22,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 22,039 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 21,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 21,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 21,560 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 21,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 21,419 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,376 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal. Unable to carry out proper inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2010 21,345 miles

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

Illegal front fogs fitted

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal. Unable to carry out proper inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,035 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,794 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,507 miles

advance corrosion on front and rear body within suspension mounting points

slight roughness in bearing when rotating n/s/f wheel

Fail 27 Sep 2007 20,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

advance corrosion on front and rear body within suspension mounting points

slight roughness in bearing when rotating n/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,895 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 19,413 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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H686 TYG is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H686 TYG, 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 H686 TYG registered?

H686 TYG is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 19 October 1990.

Is H686 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H686 TYG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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