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F326 STF

1989 Renault R5

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,878 mi
Last recorded92,878 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF326 STF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 92,878 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 90,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 88,119 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 88,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 86,903 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 86,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,753 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,821 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,311 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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F326 STF is a 1989 Renault R5 in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F326 STF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F326 STF?

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What year was F326 STF registered?

F326 STF is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is F326 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F326 STF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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