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F407 MTM

1989 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,672 mi
Last recorded91,672 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF407 MTM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 91,672 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,929 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 89,929 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 81,205 miles

advise o/s sill corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,026 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,521 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 68,501 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,882 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 65,408 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,408 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 64,286 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 63,522 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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F407 MTM is a 1989 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F407 MTM, 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 F407 MTM registered?

F407 MTM is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F407 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F407 MTM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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