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J812 WMO

1990 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,833 mi
Last recorded99,833 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 WMO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 99,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side/dip beam (4.2.3 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2010 93,112 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 82,891 miles

oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,175 miles

Advise non standard exhaust fitted

Advise slight play found in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 78,539 miles

Advise slight play found in steering rack(nearside)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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J812 WMO is a 1990 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J812 WMO, 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 J812 WMO registered?

J812 WMO is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is J812 WMO safe to buy?

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