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F43 PYT

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,158 mi
Last recorded55,158 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF43 PYT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,158 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 55,417 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2007 53,507 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,462 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 52,432 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 50,548 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 50,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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F43 PYT is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F43 PYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F43 PYT registered?

F43 PYT is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F43 PYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F43 PYT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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