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F226 VAB

1989 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,543 mi
Last recorded44,543 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF226 VAB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 44,543 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 44,543 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,947 miles

metal ferrules on offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses corrodid near to legal limit recomend early renewal

Fail 27 Jun 2013 31,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

metal ferrules on offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses corrodid near to legal limit recomend early renewal

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,571 miles

middle and rear exhaust leaking near to legal limit

nearside outer cv boot perished near to splitting

windscreen delaminating [near to legal limit]

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 29 Jun 2011 26,993 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,712 miles

front section exhaust rusty /pinholed recomend renewal

Fail 11 Jun 2010 25,707 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front section exhaust rusty /pinholed recomend renewal

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates slightly corroded.

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 24,503 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates slightly corroded.

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,067 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,219 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 21,218 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear wheel arches

n/s/r outer sill

o/s/r service and park brake readings a little poorer than n/s/r advise check

Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 16,589 miles

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

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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F226 VAB is a 1989 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F226 VAB, 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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F226 VAB is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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