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F482 VSF

1989 Renault R5

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,380 mi
Last recorded148,380 miles
Recorded on23 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 VSF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2006 148,380 miles

Boot floor starting to corrode. †O/S door corroded at hinge mountings. †O/S & N/S/F wings insecure at lower edge.

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Stone damage to o?S head lamp. †O/S & N/S door hinge pins worn. †Rear tailgate corroded at strut mounting.

Fail 23 May 2006 148,380 miles

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

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

Boot floor starting to corrode. †O/S door corroded at hinge mountings. †O/S & N/S/F wings insecure at lower edge.

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust mountings deterioating

Stone damage to O/S head lamp. †O/S & N/S door hinge pins worn. †Rear tailgate corroded at strut mounting.

Pass 2 Jun 2005 146,324 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 146,279 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside & nearside door hinge pins worn

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 VSF is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F482 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

F482 VSF is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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