MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake discs pitted and corroded front and rear
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
both inner sills rusty but when tapped with corossion assesssment tool did not crumble or go through
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on edges
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
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F281 RLE is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F281 RLE, 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 F281 RLE registered?
F281 RLE is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 10 February 1989.
Is F281 RLE safe to buy?
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