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F250 BWF

1988 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,213 mi
Last recorded98,213 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF250 BWF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 98,213 miles

Mofified vehicle. Also vehicle structure and components begining to show the age of the vehicle.Surface rust etc

Fail 22 Jun 2010 98,213 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2009 97,307 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front and offside front chassis corroded but not excessive

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

roll cage not bolted down at rear mtgs

side skirts loose

Fail 20 May 2009 97,307 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front and offside front chassis corroded but not excessive

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

roll cage not bolted down at rear mtgs

side skirts loose

Pass 14 Mar 2008 97,252 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 96,614 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 96,572 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake hose insecure

oil leak

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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F250 BWF is a 1988 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 74,898 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 F250 BWF, 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 38 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F250 BWF is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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