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F429 RLL

1989 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

2,911 mi
Last recorded2,911 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF429 RLL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2009 2,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 2,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 2,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 2,447 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 2,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 2,043 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 2,043 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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F429 RLL is a 1989 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F429 RLL, 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 F429 RLL registered?

F429 RLL is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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