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F127 CJC

1989 Renault R5

Bronze Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,198 mi
Last recorded64,198 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF127 CJC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 64,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion offside rear inner arch area

Pass 28 May 2025 62,895 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 62,536 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 62,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2005 57,964 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 57,846 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

air filter inscure

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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F127 CJC is a 1989 Renault R5 in Bronze with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F127 CJC, 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 F127 CJC registered?

F127 CJC is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F127 CJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F127 CJC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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