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B20 ENJ

1990 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,519 mi
Last recorded169,519 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 ENJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 169,519 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 167,743 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 164,483 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 169,820 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undersealed

Pass 16 May 2013 168,750 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 164,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle heavily undersealed/wax oil

Pass 31 May 2011 164,290 miles

All metal brake pipes covered in sealant

Complete underbody covered in sealant

Fail 31 May 2011 164,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All metal brake pipes covered in sealant

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Complete underbody covered in sealant

Pass 15 May 2010 158,340 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 158,340 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 153,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front washer jets high.

nearside rear parking brake effort slightly low.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 153,192 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front washer jets high.

nearside rear parking brake effort slightly low.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 153,192 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front offside and nearside tyres getting perished

Fail 1 Apr 2008 153,192 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front offside and nearside tyres getting perished

Fail 4 Mar 2008 153,192 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

o/s and n/s front door hinge pins slightly worn

o/s/f jacking point holed due to corrosion

plastic side skirts fitted unable to check sills

slight play in n/s/.f co-axial joint

Battery insecure

o/s/f flexi brake hose not secure within its mounting

Pass 27 Oct 2006 152,362 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 143,347 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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B20 ENJ is a 1990 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B20 ENJ, 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 B20 ENJ registered?

B20 ENJ is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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