MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear outer sill is corroded
steering wheel glove slips
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
outer sills both have some local corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
outer sills both have some local corrosion
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front seat-belt stalk housing cracked.
nearside front seat-belt stalk housing cracked.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
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F549 XEL is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F549 XEL, 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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F549 XEL is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 22 March 1989.
Is F549 XEL safe to buy?
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