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F224 SPU

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,061 mi
Last recorded75,061 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF224 SPU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,061 miles

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

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2009 75,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,764 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 72,600 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 72,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,450 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 70,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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F224 SPU is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F224 SPU, 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 F224 SPU registered?

F224 SPU is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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