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F279 DWB

1988 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,034 mi
Last recorded50,034 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF279 DWB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2007 50,034 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 50,034 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,917 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 49,484 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 49,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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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F279 DWB is a 1988 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F279 DWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F279 DWB registered?

F279 DWB is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 15 November 1988.

Is F279 DWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F279 DWB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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