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F234 TRV

1989 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,487 mi
Last recorded75,487 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 TRV
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,487 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 75,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2006 69,030 miles

nearside front seat belt release clip surround missing

offside rear tyre cut

Fail 23 Mar 2006 68,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre cut

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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F234 TRV is a 1989 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 75,565 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 F234 TRV, 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 37 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F234 TRV registered?

F234 TRV is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F234 TRV safe to buy?

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