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F558 PFP

1989 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,473 mi
Last recorded37,473 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF558 PFP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2008 37,473 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate deteriorated but still legible

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,473 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear number plate deteriorated but still legible

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,063 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 35,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

spare tyre flat

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,036 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 32,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear tyre outer walls cracked.

Pass 29 Jul 2005 29,488 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
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F558 PFP is a 1989 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F558 PFP, 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 F558 PFP registered?

F558 PFP is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 4 February 1989.

Is F558 PFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F558 PFP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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