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F129 HKM

1989 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,661 mi
Last recorded89,661 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 HKM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 89,661 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 89,661 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 85,919 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 85,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F129 HKM is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F129 HKM, 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 F129 HKM registered?

F129 HKM is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F129 HKM safe to buy?

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