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F430 LCD

1989 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,355 mi
Last recorded57,355 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF430 LCD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion prescent offside sill end

front number plate as a crack

Fail 4 Jan 2010 57,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion prescent offside sill end

front number plate as a crack

Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,821 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,509 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,265 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 48,812 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 48,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.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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F430 LCD is a 1989 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 F430 LCD, 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 F430 LCD registered?

F430 LCD is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 25 January 1989.

Is F430 LCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F430 LCD shows 7 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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