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F556 JDV

1988 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,156 mi
Last recorded43,156 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 JDV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 43,156 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 43,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 43,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 43,137 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 43,137 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 42,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,455 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,978 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 39,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,088 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,666 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 36,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,201 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 36,201 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,690 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 31,571 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,571 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,032 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,410 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,289 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 29,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,135 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 28,134 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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F556 JDV is a 1988 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 F556 JDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F556 JDV registered?

F556 JDV is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 24 November 1988.

Is F556 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F556 JDV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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