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F405 LGY

1989 Renault R5

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,310 mi
Last recorded38,310 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF405 LGY
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 38,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 38,083 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 38,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,339 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,159 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 36,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,296 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,128 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 34,127 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 May 2006 32,678 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 31,484 miles

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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F405 LGY is a 1989 Renault R5 in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F405 LGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F405 LGY registered?

F405 LGY is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 27 February 1989.

Is F405 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F405 LGY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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