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F333 JHR

1989 Renault R5

Bronze Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,723 mi
Last recorded69,723 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF333 JHR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 69,723 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion showing in places

parking brake tall

Pass 20 Jul 2010 68,480 miles

corrosion showing in floor pans

front strut tops both have slight movement

offside rear handbrake performance low

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,195 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner+outer sills + all floors showing corrosion

both o/s+n/s front and rear wheel boxes showing corrosion

front subframe corroded

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Jun 2009 66,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner+outer sills + all floors showing corrosion

both o/s+n/s front and rear wheel boxes showing corrosion

front subframe corroded

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Aug 2007 66,160 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

servo corroded

v/slight warp front discs

n/s front inner rack joint play

o/s upper strut mount corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake imbalance high

front subframe corroded

h/brake travel high

Pass 18 Oct 2006 61,886 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 56,569 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 56,533 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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F333 JHR is a 1989 Renault R5 in Bronze with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F333 JHR, 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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F333 JHR is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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