MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
near side and off side front floor pads have had welding repairs and near front door sill has minor corrosion .
near side front inner wing corrosion in none perscribed area.
Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Rear bumper insecure
hole under n/s front head lamp + car has had extensive welding o/s/f + n/s/f chassis
rear number plate getting tarnished
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
weld repairs to right front chassis, right rear inner sill.
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F541 HCD is a 1988 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 74,898 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 F541 HCD, 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 38 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F541 HCD registered?
F541 HCD is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 21 September 1988.
Is F541 HCD safe to buy?
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