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F399 TAD

1989 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,510 mi
Last recorded108,510 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF399 TAD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2008 108,510 miles

Front number plate getting discoloured

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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F399 TAD is a 1989 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F399 TAD, 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 F399 TAD registered?

F399 TAD is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 6 January 1989.

Is F399 TAD safe to buy?

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