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F520 MUR

1989 Renault R5

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,750 mi
Last recorded12,750 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF520 MUR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 12,750 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,463 miles

offside front tyre deteriorated at outer edge

Fail 18 Mar 2008 12,463 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre deteriorated at outer edge

Pass 11 May 2007 11,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 11,389 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 11,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F520 MUR is a 1989 Renault R5 in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F520 MUR, 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 F520 MUR registered?

F520 MUR is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F520 MUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F520 MUR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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