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F524 NRJ

1989 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,383 mi
Last recorded119,383 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF524 NRJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 119,383 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 119,365 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 119,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 118,779 miles

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 118,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 118,765 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 118,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre rear seat belt clip missing and unable to use belt.

exhaust down pipe clamp missing, but secure.

rear hand brake cabble was rubbing on exhast system and worn, but not affected.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 118,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 9,163 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 113,503 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 111,357 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 111,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 111,357 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 105,890 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 105,890 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 105,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 102,555 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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F524 NRJ is a 1989 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F524 NRJ, 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 F524 NRJ registered?

F524 NRJ is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F524 NRJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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