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F452 RAE

1989 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

29,991 mi
Last recorded29,991 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF452 RAE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2010 29,991 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion on os/r sill.

no spare wheel.

slight play in ns/f top strut mount,

slight play in os/f top strut mount.

slight scratching on windscreen.

steering rack gaitors starting to perish.

steering rack mounting bushes starting to deteriate.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 29,667 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion n/s headlamp (not effecting beam this m/o/t)

n/s/ washer jet blocked

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,667 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion n/s headlamp (not effecting beam this m/o/t)

n/s/ washer jet blocked

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,284 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 29,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

steering wheel distorted

Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,817 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 28,817 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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F452 RAE is a 1989 Renault R5 in Black 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 F452 RAE, 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

How do I check the history of F452 RAE?

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What year was F452 RAE registered?

F452 RAE is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F452 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F452 RAE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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