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F124 SLN

1989 Renault R5

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,453 mi
Last recorded101,453 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 SLN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 101,453 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 101,383 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

clutch worn

engine and gearbox oil leaks

general corrosion to vehicle

missfire

slight play in both front bottom ball joints and n/s/f dust cover split

Pass 19 Dec 2008 96,099 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 96,099 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel flap insecure not the cap

Pass 12 Dec 2007 91,069 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 91,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,214 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 85,194 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear doors slightly difficult too unlock ,via buttons

near side rear lower inner wing /boot floor panel edges corroded/out side limits today.

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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F124 SLN is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F124 SLN, 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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F124 SLN is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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