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F323 MFG

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,788 mi
Last recorded67,788 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF323 MFG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 67,788 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 62,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 62,721 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 56,153 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 55,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 55,891 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 54,421 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,222 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,723 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 41,431 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,743 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 36,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,186 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,509 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 34,509 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rack gaiter of incorrect type for vehicle.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,701 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 33,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,816 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 32,816 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,050 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,742 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 30,741 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking and requires attension.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,011 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 29,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F323 MFG is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F323 MFG, 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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F323 MFG is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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