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F554 NVS

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,281 mi
Last recorded67,281 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF554 NVS
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2010 67,281 miles

front n/s cvgaitor needs replacement soon slight leak,front o/s ball joint worn,

Pass 11 Oct 2009 59,932 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 10 May 2008 55,038 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 53,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 53,286 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 49,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F554 NVS is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F554 NVS, 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 F554 NVS registered?

F554 NVS is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F554 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F554 NVS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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