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F455 JKN

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,138 mi
Last recorded81,138 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF455 JKN
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,138 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,089 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 71,046 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 71,046 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,178 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 67,175 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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F455 JKN is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F455 JKN, 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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What year was F455 JKN registered?

F455 JKN is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F455 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F455 JKN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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