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F389 WLJ

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,373 mi
Last recorded96,373 miles
Recorded on5 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 WLJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2007 96,373 miles

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

offside front wing lower insecure

offside front wiper blade split at ends

offside sill starting to corrode

Fail 5 May 2007 96,373 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing advise

nearside front wiper blade split at ends advise

offside front wing lower insecure advise

offside front wiper blade split at ends advise

offside sill starting to corrode advise

Pass 4 Apr 2006 92,297 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 92,297 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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F389 WLJ is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F389 WLJ, 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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What year was F389 WLJ registered?

F389 WLJ is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F389 WLJ safe to buy?

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