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F417 LGY

1989 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,358 mi
Last recorded99,358 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF417 LGY
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 99,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 99,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,272 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 99,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 99,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 98,712 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing Missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,039 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 98,037 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,726 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 97,724 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate LIGHT VERY DIM. (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front TYRE CRACKED ON OUTTER TREAD..

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,596 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 97,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,357 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,133 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,872 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 96,872 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 96,295 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 96,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 96,094 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 96,090 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,880 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 95,676 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2009 95,513 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 95,513 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 95,216 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 95,075 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 94,843 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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F417 LGY is a 1989 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 F417 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.

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What year was F417 LGY registered?

F417 LGY is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is F417 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F417 LGY shows 28 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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