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F535 YRU

1989 Renault R5

Maroon Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,868 mi
Last recorded56,868 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF535 YRU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,868 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,567 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Jan 2010 52,567 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Feb 2009 51,716 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 51,713 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,393 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,412 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 48,307 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 48,307 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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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F535 YRU is a 1989 Renault R5 in Maroon with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F535 YRU, 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 F535 YRU registered?

F535 YRU is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F535 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F535 YRU shows 9 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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