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F426 BKB

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,279 mi
Last recorded136,279 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF426 BKB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 136,279 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 136,274 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 13,614 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 13,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 134,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F426 BKB is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F426 BKB, 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 F426 BKB registered?

F426 BKB is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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