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F340 RLE

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,088 mi
Last recorded44,088 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF340 RLE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 44,088 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 43,874 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 43,771 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 43,592 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 43,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,105 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 43,105 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,754 miles

Offside Front track rod end dust cover insecure but still preventing the increase of dirt

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 42,754 miles

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

Offside Front track rod end dust cover insecure but still preventing the increase of dirt

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,175 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 42,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,760 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,346 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,967 miles

centre/rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,684 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,386 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,714 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2007 37,714 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,051 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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F340 RLE is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F340 RLE, 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 F340 RLE registered?

F340 RLE is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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