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F185 FYB

1989 Renault R5

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,765 mi
Last recorded39,765 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 FYB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 39,765 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 37,881 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 37,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 37,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,222 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 37,215 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 36,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,306 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 36,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,290 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,971 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 35,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,522 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 34,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 32,840 miles

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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F185 FYB is a 1989 Renault R5 in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F185 FYB, 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

How do I check the history of F185 FYB?

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What year was F185 FYB registered?

F185 FYB is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F185 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 FYB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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