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F368 TLE

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,030 mi
Last recorded59,030 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF368 TLE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 59,030 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,670 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,602 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 46,599 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,575 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear brake back plate seems slightly damp

Fail 29 Aug 2007 40,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear brake back plate seems slightly damp

Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,534 miles

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

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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F368 TLE is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F368 TLE, 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 F368 TLE registered?

F368 TLE is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 22 June 1989.

Is F368 TLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F368 TLE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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