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F486 RPL

1989 Renault R5

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,767 mi
Last recorded49,767 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF486 RPL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 49,767 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,513 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 48,774 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 48,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake binding

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2013 46,860 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake binding

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs are rust

rear brakes are slightly binding on

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,773 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2010 46,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,698 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,543 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 46,401 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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F486 RPL is a 1989 Renault R5 in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F486 RPL, 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 F486 RPL registered?

F486 RPL is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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