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B12 GTT

1990 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,845 mi
Last recorded97,845 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 GTT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 97,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 97,789 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 97,683 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 97,682 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 97,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 97,281 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,191 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 96,854 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 96,854 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,738 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 96,656 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 96,653 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 96,442 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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B12 GTT is a 1990 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B12 GTT, 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 B12 GTT registered?

B12 GTT is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is B12 GTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 GTT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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