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F229 LJN

1988 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,609 mi
Last recorded125,609 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 LJN
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 125,609 miles

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

Front exhaust has slight leak from joint

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear advise rear wiper split

Rear reverse light innop

Fail 30 May 2024 125,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both fronts (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Light misting of brake fluid on caliper - bleed nipple

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in its shaft

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 May 2023 125,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in its shaft

Pass 31 May 2022 125,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in its shaft

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 125,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in its shaft

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 125,609 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 125,609 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 125,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside inner wing corroded but not excessive

Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,610 miles

offside headlight intensity reduced

Fail 4 Aug 2019 125,609 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

offside headlight intensity reduced

Pass 4 May 2018 125,216 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 125,216 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both side had no bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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F229 LJN is a 1988 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 73,560 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F229 LJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F229 LJN registered?

F229 LJN is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 14 November 1988.

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