MOT Status
ValidMileage
102,423 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front An asymmetric tyre fitted with the inside wall facing outwards
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Electrical wiring insecure fuel pump loose (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Front Electrical wiring insecure coil pack loose under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Electrical wiring insecure fuel pump loose (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger rubber missing but secured with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged nearside & offside tyre valve stems perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear fuel pump mounting deteriorated but secured with cable ties
Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body underside showing evidence of slight corrosion and corrosion repairs
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer section of floor pan corroded (inner sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer section of floor pan corroded (inner sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split/perished (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger rubber missing (secured with cable ties) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fuel pump mounting deteriorated but secured with cable ties
Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
battery insecure
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
F278 SFH is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1989 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,477 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 F278 SFH, 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 37 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F278 SFH?
You can check the full history of F278 SFH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was F278 SFH registered?
F278 SFH is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 6 February 1989.
Is F278 SFH safe to buy?
The MOT history for F278 SFH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F278 SFH have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F278 SFH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.