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F105 VBF

1989 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,349 mi
Last recorded123,349 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF105 VBF
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 123,349 miles

corrosion to n/s/f jacking poiny not within prescribed aera

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2008 123,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

corrosion to n/s/f jacking poiny not within prescribed aera

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2006 119,698 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 119,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front road springs severly worn on bottom coils.

N/s door handle stiff in operation, does not always return to rest.

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

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

screw in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 115,683 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 115,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Signs of fuel leak from tank, no leak found during test.

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full service.

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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F105 VBF is a 1989 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F105 VBF, 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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F105 VBF is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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