1990 Renault R5 1.2L Petrol · G387 BJB
1990 Renault R5 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 60,991 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT R5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G387 BJB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2024
- 60,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G387 BJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Renault R5 (G387 BJB) between August 2023 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
G387 BJB Mileage History
- 18/08/202360,156 mi
- 21/08/202360,174 mi+18 mi
- 22/11/202460,991 mi+817 mi
- 22/11/202460,991 mi
Average of roughly 660 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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