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F115 RJB

1989 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,870 mi
Last recorded107,870 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF115 RJB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 107,870 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 107,862 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 106,881 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 102,758 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 98,704 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 98,704 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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F115 RJB is a 1989 Renault R5 in Silver 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 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 F115 RJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F115 RJB registered?

F115 RJB is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F115 RJB safe to buy?

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