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F236 RPC

1989 Renault 5

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

118,027 mi
Last recorded118,027 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF236 RPC
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2007 118,027 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 117,680 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front seat belt stalk locking mechanism ptotective cover missing

Offside head lamp glass cracked

Rear exhaust rubber mount partly broken

Pass 5 Dec 2006 117,680 miles

Battery insecure

Offside front seat belt stalk locking mechanism ptotective cover missing

Offside head lamp glass cracked

Rear exhaust rubber mount partly broken

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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F236 RPC is a 1989 Renault 5 in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F236 RPC, 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 F236 RPC registered?

F236 RPC is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 28 March 1989.

Is F236 RPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F236 RPC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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