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F203 TAC

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,798 mi
Last recorded81,798 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 81,798 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 78,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 73,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 69,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 65,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 60,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both side light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,147 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 43,363 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,872 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion areas suspension units & mount areas

wscuffing evident bothside rear tyre outer walls

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion areas suspension units

deterioration lower windscreen lamination

Fail 26 Sep 2008 41,798 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,798 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 41,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,285 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,698 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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F203 TAC is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TAC, 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 TAC registered?

F203 TAC is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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