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F482 RJD

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

21,269 mi
Last recorded21,269 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 RJD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 21,269 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 21,269 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 21,269 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 21,266 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,269 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 21,269 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,269 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly oval

rear exhaust mounts required.

slight bind on o/s/f brake.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 21,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 20,690 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,102 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 19,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,558 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,443 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,401 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,098 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,812 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 16,424 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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F482 RJD is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F482 RJD, 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 F482 RJD registered?

F482 RJD is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F482 RJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F482 RJD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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