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B19 STV

1990 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,625 mi
Last recorded121,625 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 STV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 121,625 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 121,014 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 120,988 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 118,950 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,324 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,717 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 117,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,278 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 115,336 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 113,647 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 113,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 15 May 2013 111,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 111,787 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,764 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 107,677 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 106,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 104,568 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 102,181 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 100,960 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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B19 STV is a 1990 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B19 STV, 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

How do I check the history of B19 STV?

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What year was B19 STV registered?

B19 STV is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is B19 STV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 STV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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