MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,088 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s weld repair underside -- same note as 001
o/s weld repair to outer sill.If the repair was carried out because of excessive corrosion,then the repair is not acceptable--continuos seam weld required
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s washer weak
n/s weld repair underside -- not a continuos seam weld
o/s weld repair to outer sill-- not a continuos seam weld
Nearside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F543 CEW is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F543 CEW, 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 F543 CEW registered?
F543 CEW is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 13 March 1989.
Is F543 CEW safe to buy?
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