MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,411 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
blade marking on windscreen
corrosion on o/side sill at rear
exhaust starting to smoke slightly
signs of wear in o/side front top susp/ leg mounting
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
blade marking on windscreen
corrosion on o/side sill at rear
exhaust starting to smoke slightly
signs of wear in o/side front top susp/ leg mounting
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
blade marking on windscreen
n/side c/v gaiter slightly throwing grease
o/side front tyre wearing inner edge
radiator leaking
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
fuel cap seal starting to perish
n/side trackrod end gaiter split
slight blade marking on windscreen
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F318 LAU is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 F318 LAU, 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 F318 LAU registered?
F318 LAU is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 25 April 1989.
Is F318 LAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for F318 LAU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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