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F203 PNO

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

60,773 mi
Last recorded60,773 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF203 PNO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 60,773 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 59,828 miles

Front nsf/osf top mount slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2025 59,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front nsf/osf top mount slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,370 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,083 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 58,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 57,508 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 57,257 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,746 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 56,746 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 56,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,539 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 54,934 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 54,934 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,144 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 54,141 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in two places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front slight brake bind

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,864 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,070 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 52,070 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,970 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 50,969 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,383 miles

offside front brake stiking on offside rear brake low reading

Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,489 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 43,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 42,228 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,228 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brakes slightly out of balance

off side front brake corroded on inner face

rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,384 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 39,384 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F203 PNO is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 F203 PNO, 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 F203 PNO registered?

F203 PNO is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F203 PNO shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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