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F462 PNC

1989 Renault R5

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,559 mi
Last recorded65,559 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF462 PNC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 65,559 miles

both outer sills have covers on them

fuel pipe under car very poor

under car very poor

Nearside Front chassis holed not with in 12"

Fail 31 Oct 2017 65,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front chassis holed not with in 12"

both outer sills have covers on them

under car very poor

Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,601 miles

Nearside Front floor corrosion

Nearside centre floor corrosion

both outer sill got covers on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also dust cover detatched (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 60,597 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also dust cover detatched (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underseal to underside

Pass 17 May 2013 56,422 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 56,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 56,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,110 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,796 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,418 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,977 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,495 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,904 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 53,904 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/r sill corroded

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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F462 PNC is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F462 PNC, 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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F462 PNC is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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