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F434 RLF

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

55,404 mi
Last recorded55,404 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF434 RLF
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 55,404 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Clips missing from front brake pad mounting wedges.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Offside rear mounting, jacking point/inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front inner sill excessive corrosion resulting in hole outside prescribed areas.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats and belts missing at time of test. ()

Wiper control insecure.

Fail 6 Feb 2024 55,392 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not releasing from reel. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper mounting, inner wheel arch and section of floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not releasing form reel. (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection between pipe and wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pads and retaining wedge insecure. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake pads and pad retaining wedges have missing clips.

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Offside rear mounting, jacking point damaged due to weakness.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front outer sill and jacking point excessively corroded, outside prescribed areas.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel.

Wiper control stalk insecure.

Fail 29 Nov 2023 55,382 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 47,352 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

car presented with no windscreen fitted ,and wipers /washer system removed

Fail 10 Nov 2022 47,338 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

car presented with no windscreen fitted ,and wipers /washer system removed

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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F434 RLF is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 75,565 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F434 RLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F434 RLF is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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