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F514 RTP

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,501 mi
Last recorded58,501 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF514 RTP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 58,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 57,207 miles

slight corrossion on o/s sill

Pass 17 Jul 2024 53,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 51,695 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 51,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 51,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,925 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 44,987 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 44,175 miles

drivers seat runners worn

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,170 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipe has a repair

fuel cap seal perished

nearside wiper blade poor condition

spare tyre soft and perished

Fail 24 Jul 2013 44,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipe has a repair

fuel cap seal perished

nearside wiper blade poor condition

spare tyre soft and perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,679 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipe has been repaired

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

spare tyre soft

Fail 11 Jul 2012 39,679 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipe has been repaired

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

spare tyre soft

Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,550 miles

Both steering rack boots deteriorating.

Rear number plate starting to fade.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 33,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both steering rack boots deteriorating.

Rear number plate starting to fade.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,629 miles

engine oil leak

engine squeek on cranking

exhaust centre pipe corroded

front discs pitted

outer tyre walls perished at rear

rear exhaust rubbers perished

rocker cover/headgasket, oil leak

stonechip in screen

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,505 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,339 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,971 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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F514 RTP is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F514 RTP, 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 F514 RTP registered?

F514 RTP is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 2 February 1989.

Is F514 RTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F514 RTP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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