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F187 KOD

1989 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,062 mi
Last recorded30,062 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 KOD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,062 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 29,462 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,462 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,834 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,268 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 28,264 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 27,612 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rust on steering and suspension components

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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F187 KOD is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F187 KOD, 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 F187 KOD registered?

F187 KOD is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is F187 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F187 KOD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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