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F25 TBO

1989 Renault 5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,372 mi
Last recorded89,372 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 TBO
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,372 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 89,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal ( boot ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake binding reading 23 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 88,942 miles

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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F25 TBO is a 1989 Renault 5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F25 TBO, 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 F25 TBO registered?

F25 TBO is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F25 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F25 TBO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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