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F443 NMJ

1989 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,436 mi
Last recorded103,436 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF443 NMJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 103,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 99,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 99,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 96,302 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 96,302 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 93,224 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,505 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 85,194 miles

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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F443 NMJ is a 1989 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F443 NMJ, 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 F443 NMJ registered?

F443 NMJ is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F443 NMJ safe to buy?

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