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F335 YEL

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,724 mi
Last recorded26,724 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF335 YEL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 26,724 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 26,698 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 26,676 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 26,631 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 26,544 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 26,324 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 26,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 25,842 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 25,579 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 25,133 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 21,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,797 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 13,658 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 13,579 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 13,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 May 2011 13,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

belly pan fitted unable to fully inspect bottom of the engine

Pass 18 May 2011 13,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

belly pan fitted unable to fully inspect bottom of the engine

Pass 18 May 2010 13,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 13,152 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 13,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 12,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 12,703 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 12,336 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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F335 YEL is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F335 YEL, 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 F335 YEL registered?

F335 YEL is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F335 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F335 YEL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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