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H787 AKN

1990 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,219 mi
Last recorded72,219 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH787 AKN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 72,219 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,162 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 71,149 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,003 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 69,742 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 67,884 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,121 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,618 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,690 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,079 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,461 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 60,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,804 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,672 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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H787 AKN is a 1990 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H787 AKN, 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 H787 AKN registered?

H787 AKN is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H787 AKN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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