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A6 YPJ

1989 Renault R5

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,628 mi
Last recorded86,628 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 YPJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,628 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,387 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2013 85,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,042 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside under bonnet is slightly corroded and nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded,and offside rear chassis is slightly corroded.and outer sills have slight rust

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,458 miles

both rear lower inner sills have heavy serface corrosion

nearside front inner wing under bonnet is slightly corroded

nearside rear just inside door serface corrosion

offside rear chassis is slightly corroded

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Fail 31 Oct 2011 72,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear lower inner sills have heavy serface corrosion

nearside front inner wing under bonnet is slightly corroded

nearside rear just inside door serface corrosion

offside rear chassis is slightly corroded

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,853 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 64,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,906 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 54,906 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,529 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 48,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 47,832 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2007 47,832 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2006 47,496 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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A6 YPJ is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 YPJ, 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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A6 YPJ is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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