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POO 800R

1990 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,451 mi
Last recorded68,451 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOO 800R
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 68,451 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 68,350 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,341 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 68,337 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,333 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,329 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,325 miles

Exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,309 miles

Central Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake cable has corrosion through the casing which has not significantly weakened the cable

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,303 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 68,294 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,290 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,286 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 68,153 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust mount has slight deteration

Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,147 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 67,715 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,894 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 65,894 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 58,924 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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POO 800R is a 1990 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 POO 800R, 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 POO 800R registered?

POO 800R is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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