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F485 MDN

1989 Renault 5

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

49,391 mi
Last recorded49,391 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 MDN
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,391 miles

all welding repairs at a poor standed

Fail 17 Oct 2007 49,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all welding repairs at a poor standed

Fail 2 Oct 2007 49,386 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,256 miles

advise slight leak on exhaust system. †advize n/s/f repeater slightly loose

Fail 1 Sep 2006 47,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

SILL COVERS \ NOT ABLE TO CHECK CHASSIS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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F485 MDN is a 1989 Renault 5 in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F485 MDN, 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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F485 MDN is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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