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H809 BFJ

1990 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,014 mi
Last recorded121,014 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH809 BFJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 121,014 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 120,434 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 119,640 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 119,038 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 118,340 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 118,215 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 117,487 miles

Centre Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

harnesses fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2006 90,366 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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H809 BFJ is a 1990 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H809 BFJ, 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 H809 BFJ registered?

H809 BFJ is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 2 October 1990.

Is H809 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H809 BFJ shows 8 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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