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F303 UPU

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,480 mi
Last recorded141,480 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 UPU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2021 141,480 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting fractured at gear box (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 139,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 139,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 137,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both front (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 136,141 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 134,589 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 134,589 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2013 127,264 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2013 127,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 119,642 miles

o/s/r inner sidewall of tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2011 112,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 110,416 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 107,435 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 106,492 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 102,764 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 99,086 miles

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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F303 UPU is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F303 UPU, 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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F303 UPU is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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