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F499 DFK

1989 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,656 mi
Last recorded118,656 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF499 DFK
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 118,656 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 111,665 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 111,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 104,643 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 102,796 miles

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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F499 DFK is a 1989 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F499 DFK, 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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What year was F499 DFK registered?

F499 DFK is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F499 DFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F499 DFK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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