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F40 CFR

1989 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,661 mi
Last recorded42,661 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 CFR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,661 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

no cover n/s/f seat belt stork

Fail 9 Apr 2010 42,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nail in o/s/r tyre

no cover n/s/f seat belt stork

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,221 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,200 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 36,198 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,946 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre poor

Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,480 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 29,480 miles

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

rear tyrs side walls poor

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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F40 CFR is a 1989 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F40 CFR, 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 F40 CFR registered?

F40 CFR is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 27 May 1989.

Is F40 CFR safe to buy?

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