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F219 KBA

1989 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

79,248 mi
Last recorded79,248 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF219 KBA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2007 79,248 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 78,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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F219 KBA is a 1989 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F219 KBA, 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 F219 KBA registered?

F219 KBA is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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