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F527 JFK

1989 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,177 mi
Last recorded78,177 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF527 JFK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2009 78,177 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,177 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

New light switch soon required, does not always return from changing beams

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Racing harness fitted to both front seats

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear wheel very close to rubbing on the wheel arch

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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F527 JFK is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F527 JFK, 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 F527 JFK registered?

F527 JFK is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F527 JFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F527 JFK shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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