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F282 DNT

1989 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,949 mi
Last recorded74,949 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF282 DNT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 74,949 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 74,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged caliper seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber coming of (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged calliper seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber coming of (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,906 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 74,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,125 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 71,342 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,959 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,538 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,455 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 59,021 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 56,181 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,186 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 54,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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F282 DNT is a 1989 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F282 DNT, 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 F282 DNT registered?

F282 DNT is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F282 DNT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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