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F361 MMJ

1989 Renault 5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,790 mi
Last recorded80,790 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF361 MMJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 80,790 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 80,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 80,790 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 80,790 miles

covers over outer sills

Pass 1 Sep 2017 80,790 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front strut play in top mount

covers over outer sills

Fail 31 Mar 2017 80,790 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,790 miles

plastic covers on sills

rear boot floor corroded but not with in any prescribed areas

Fail 24 Jul 2014 80,790 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers on sills

rear boot floor corroded but not with in any prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,792 miles

corrosion rear boot pan both sides

o/s/f tyre poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2013 74,785 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion rear boot pan both sides

o/s/f tyre poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,608 miles

front tyres poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2012 74,593 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2011 74,004 miles

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

rear boot pan corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,667 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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F361 MMJ is a 1989 Renault 5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 75,565 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F361 MMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F361 MMJ is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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