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B11 PAM

1989 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

24,161 mi
Last recorded24,161 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 PAM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 24,161 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 24,160 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 23,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 23,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 23,242 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 22,947 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 22,362 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 21,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 19,256 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 18,520 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,664 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 17,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 17,299 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,853 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 16,853 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,176 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,949 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 15,949 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,629 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 15,629 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust silencer coroding/holed but not blowing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,799 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 14,799 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,528 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 14,297 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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B11 PAM is a 1989 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B11 PAM, 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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B11 PAM is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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