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H886 BKE

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,111 mi
Last recorded62,111 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH886 BKE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 62,111 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,814 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 61,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 61,250 miles

surface corrosion , front sub frame , rear axle and suspension components

Fail 20 Oct 2018 61,232 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion , front sub frame , rear axle and suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,770 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 48,335 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,602 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,965 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 29,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 21,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,150 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 8,267 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,105 miles

Front bumper trim stuck down with tape

Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,894 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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H886 BKE is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H886 BKE, 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 H886 BKE registered?

H886 BKE is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H886 BKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H886 BKE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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