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F375 YWD

1989 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

359 mi
Last recorded359 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF375 YWD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 359 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 359 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 359 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 359 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 359 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 359 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

wiper switch insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2008 359 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside washer jet needs clearing

wiper/washer switch insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2007 359 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

dent in osr wheel

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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F375 YWD is a 1989 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F375 YWD, 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 F375 YWD registered?

F375 YWD is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F375 YWD safe to buy?

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