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F520 VHN

1989 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,936 mi
Last recorded120,936 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF520 VHN
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 120,936 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 120,934 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 120,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,934 miles

Parking brake only 18%

Fail 19 Dec 2023 120,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Rear bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 120,933 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment NUT INSECURE. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire pipe connecting auxilary tank (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage likely to become detached Both track rod ends loose in track rods. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

THIS VECHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON PUBLIC HIGHWAY!

Pass 22 Apr 2022 120,923 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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F520 VHN is a 1989 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F520 VHN, 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 F520 VHN registered?

F520 VHN is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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