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F361 GGF

1989 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,214 mi
Last recorded119,214 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF361 GGF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 119,214 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 119,214 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front/rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 119,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 118,995 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 118,993 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 118,057 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 117,272 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 117,269 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 117,068 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 115,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 114,595 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 114,595 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 113,992 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2014 112,998 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 111,854 miles

Engine has oil leak.

Front wiper blades leave slight smear.

Gear box has oil leak.

N/S/F tyre perished.

Slight coorosion arond O/S/R susspension mount.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 111,854 miles

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

Engine has oil leak.

Front wiper blades leave slight smear.

Gear box has oil leak.

N/S/F tyre perished.

Slight coorosion arond O/S/R susspension mount.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 109,916 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 108,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs getting corroded.

slight noise in/from steering rack when moved side to side.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 107,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 21 Jul 2009 107,959 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

boot only securing on first catch, but secure for test

both front inner sills corroded but ok at time of test

both front seats slight play, 1x bolt missing from each, requires attention

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f door dropped

o/s/f headlamp aim just meets requirements

rear exhaust mount rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2006 107,948 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 107,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F361 GGF is a 1989 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F361 GGF, 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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F361 GGF is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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