CarVerify

Free Car Check

F546 PVX

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,574 mi
Last recorded49,574 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF546 PVX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,574 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,362 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,748 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,682 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,675 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 35,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,609 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,774 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 26,051 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,958 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,679 miles

o/s/f tyre has a small bulge in side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,984 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 24,460 miles

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
Full Renault R5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F546 PVX is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 F546 PVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F546 PVX?

You can check the full history of F546 PVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F546 PVX registered?

F546 PVX is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F546 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F546 PVX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F546 PVX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F546 PVX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.