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F145 GKN

1989 Renault R5

Bronze Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,509 mi
Last recorded62,509 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF145 GKN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 62,509 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all steering/suspension components corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

n/s rear brake binding slightly

plastic sill covers fitted

rear wiper u/s

Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,437 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 62,428 miles

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

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

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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F145 GKN is a 1989 Renault R5 in Bronze with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F145 GKN, 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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F145 GKN is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 4 February 1989.

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