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F112 KDV

1989 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,790 mi
Last recorded67,790 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF112 KDV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,790 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 65,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished in the outer side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,302 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 61,200 miles

Slight corrosion of offside inner sill not within a prescribed area, or considered dangerous, but will want attention soon.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,932 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 59,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,166 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 58,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 50,700 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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F112 KDV is a 1989 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F112 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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What year was F112 KDV registered?

F112 KDV is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is F112 KDV safe to buy?

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