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H815 FFY

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,788 mi
Last recorded75,788 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH815 FFY
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 75,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 75,510 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 75,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,074 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,851 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,831 miles

brake pipes coated in grease and body sealer

Fail 5 Dec 2018 73,831 miles

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

brake pipes coated in grease and body sealer

Pass 2 Dec 2017 72,407 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 70,906 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 70,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H815 FFY is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H815 FFY, 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 H815 FFY registered?

H815 FFY is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 27 September 1990.

Is H815 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H815 FFY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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