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F403 STW

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,150 mi
Last recorded67,150 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF403 STW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2012 67,150 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2012 67,150 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 52,432 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

discs and pads soon

Pass 7 May 2011 52,432 miles

discs and pads soon

Pass 24 May 2010 38,676 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 38,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 21,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

no spare 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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F403 STW is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F403 STW, 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 F403 STW registered?

F403 STW is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 29 April 1989.

Is F403 STW safe to buy?

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