MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear bumper damaged
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F287 NVS is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F287 NVS, 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 F287 NVS registered?
F287 NVS is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 28 June 1989.
Is F287 NVS safe to buy?
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