MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,602 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r tyres has splits
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r tyres has splits
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion offside fron sill, not in prescribed area
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear tyre has small splits/deterioration
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F296 BOP is a 1989 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 F296 BOP, 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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F296 BOP is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 23 May 1989.
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