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F536 MDV

1989 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,372 mi
Last recorded93,372 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF536 MDV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,372 miles

Front numberplate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 93,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front numberplate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 91,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2007 90,021 miles

see advisory note 922493817151

Fail 23 Apr 2007 90,020 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 88,081 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f o/s/f drive shafts slightly worn

o/s/f floor to outer sill in a rusty condition but not near a load bearing point

Fail 5 Apr 2006 88,081 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f floor to outer sill in a rusty condition but not a load bearing point

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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F536 MDV is a 1989 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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 F536 MDV, 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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F536 MDV is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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