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F500 LHR

1989 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,864 mi
Last recorded26,864 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF500 LHR
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,864 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 22,712 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

different size tyres front and back

rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2006 112,930 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 112,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f shocker has slight play in shaft

n/s/r hand brake cable is starting to fray

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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F500 LHR is a 1989 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F500 LHR, 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 F500 LHR registered?

F500 LHR is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F500 LHR safe to buy?

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