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A14 DPF

1989 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,831 mi
Last recorded111,831 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 DPF
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 111,831 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 111,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 111,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 110,675 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 110,620 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front fog lights inop.

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor.

Reverse lights inop.

Unable to check sills for corrosion due to plastic mouldings fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 109,741 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded.

Both front flexi brake pipes cut/perished.

Both inner sills corroded.

Both outer sills not checked due to plastic covers.

Nearside rear brake nipple snapped off.

Offside front inner arch corroded by subframe mount.

Subframe damaged/welded.

Fail 3 Dec 2007 109,741 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

All 4 brake discs corroded.

Both front flexi brake pipes cut/perished.

Both inner sills corroded.

Both outer sills not checked due to plastic covers.

Nearside rear brake nipple snapped off.

Offside front inner arch corroded by subframe mount.

Subframe damaged/welded.

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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A14 DPF is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 75,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 DPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A14 DPF is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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