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999 RL

1990 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,191 mi
Last recorded88,191 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 RL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 88,191 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 88,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 88,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 88,123 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,165 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,367 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,966 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 83,962 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front top mount has slight play

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,175 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 82,457 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,051 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 79,722 miles

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

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,722 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 78,880 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 78,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front wiper blades split

Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,860 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 77,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s front wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,489 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s front inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,410 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Dec 2008 73,654 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,841 miles

n/s/r and spare tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Dec 2006 66,690 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 66,688 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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999 RL is a 1990 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 999 RL, 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 999 RL registered?

999 RL is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 17 January 1990.

Is 999 RL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 999 RL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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