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F104 KDV

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,724 mi
Last recorded105,724 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF104 KDV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 105,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched by wipers

Fail 22 Jan 2013 105,724 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched by wipers

Pass 30 Jan 2012 98,494 miles

check rear wheel bearings noisey ????

Fail 28 Jan 2012 98,492 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

check rear wheel bearings noisey ????

Pass 27 Jan 2011 90,709 miles

Both front tyres getting low tread on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2011 90,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres getting low tread on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,245 miles

Wipers have poor mounting brackets

Fail 12 Jan 2010 83,245 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wipers have poor mounting brackets

Pass 16 Dec 2008 76,933 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 76,830 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

all exhaust mountings cracked

exhaust system corroded

front wiperblade fittings poor

hole in nearside headlamp glass

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,860 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 66,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front wiper blades poor fitting

hole to nearside headlamp glass

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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F104 KDV is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F104 KDV, 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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F104 KDV is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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