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F501 RTC

1989 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,469 mi
Last recorded124,469 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 RTC
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 124,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 122,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 120,971 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 120,971 miles

Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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F501 RTC is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,108cc 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 F501 RTC, 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 F501 RTC registered?

F501 RTC is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F501 RTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F501 RTC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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