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F152 SLN

1989 Renault R5

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,684 mi
Last recorded43,684 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF152 SLN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,684 miles

underseal sprayed underbody

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,511 miles

underseal sprayed underbody

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,261 miles

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

nearside front floor to sill corroded

offside front floor to sill corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,403 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 32,408 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,051 miles

front and rear service brakes showing imbalance

front brake pad warning wires broken

slight exhaust blow on joint between centre and rear section

Fail 30 Mar 2009 31,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear service brakes showing imbalance

front brake pad warning wires broken

slight exhaust blow on joint between centre and rear section

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,776 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,323 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake pad warning light wires broken

slight brake imbalance across front axle

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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F152 SLN is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F152 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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What year was F152 SLN registered?

F152 SLN is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F152 SLN safe to buy?

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