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A15 FVE

1989 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,484 mi
Last recorded117,484 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 FVE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 117,484 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 115,877 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 115,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 112,912 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 112,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

at time of test car only had drivers seat present

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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A15 FVE is a 1989 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,477 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 A15 FVE, 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 37 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 FVE registered?

A15 FVE is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is A15 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 FVE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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