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F280 BYC

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,222 mi
Last recorded59,222 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF280 BYC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,222 miles

offside & nearside door sills rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,222 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside door sills rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2012

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,381 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 54,381 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,663 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,909 miles

Oil leak

Spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Nov 2008 48,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare wheel missing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,370 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front outer c/v boot perished

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F280 BYC is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F280 BYC, 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.

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What year was F280 BYC registered?

F280 BYC is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F280 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F280 BYC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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