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F370 UDG

1989 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,966 mi
Last recorded86,966 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF370 UDG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,966 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 86,966 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2011 85,665 miles

entire car very corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2010 85,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

entire car very corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

radiator leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,157 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 83,148 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 81,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 81,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 80,385 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 79,113 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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F370 UDG is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F370 UDG, 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 F370 UDG registered?

F370 UDG is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F370 UDG safe to buy?

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