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F282 KMX

1988 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,560 mi
Last recorded57,560 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF282 KMX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,560 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,253 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,262 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,520 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing (worn) on inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,520 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 52,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both sides front steering rack gaiters perished

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 52,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wall slighty cracked

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 KMX is a 1988 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KMX, 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.

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What year was F282 KMX registered?

F282 KMX is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 16 December 1988.

Is F282 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F282 KMX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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