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F364 SPD

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,781 mi
Last recorded121,781 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF364 SPD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 121,781 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 120,467 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 118,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 117,523 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 117,068 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 117,068 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 116,658 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 116,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight grease leaking

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteriated

Fail 23 May 2019 116,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight grease leaking

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteriated

Pass 17 May 2018 114,933 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 114,099 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 112,723 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 111,126 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 109,832 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 109,831 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 109,070 miles

Exhaust mounts weak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Water leak from water pump pipe

Pass 25 May 2012 107,661 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 107,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 104,712 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 102,106 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 99,658 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 99,658 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 97,502 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 94,893 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 94,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

near side front seat insercure

Pass 17 May 2006 93,881 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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F364 SPD is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F364 SPD, 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 F364 SPD registered?

F364 SPD is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F364 SPD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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