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H890 XUL

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,131 mi
Last recorded99,131 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH890 XUL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 99,131 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 98,773 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 98,274 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 98,178 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 97,973 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 97,955 miles

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,908 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules starting of rust (3.6.B.4e)

no rear seat belts fitted as no rear seats

Fail 10 Jul 2017 97,908 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules starting of rust (3.6.B.4e)

no rear seat belts fitted as no rear seats

Pass 3 May 2016 97,846 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 97,846 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

no rear seats fitted

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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H890 XUL is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H890 XUL, 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 H890 XUL registered?

H890 XUL is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is H890 XUL safe to buy?

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