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F55 RYV

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,745 mi
Last recorded90,745 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 RYV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 90,745 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 90,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 90,557 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 90,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 90,024 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 89,798 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 89,162 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 87,027 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 86,569 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2007 86,569 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 82,506 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 80,031 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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F55 RYV is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F55 RYV, 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 F55 RYV registered?

F55 RYV is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F55 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F55 RYV shows 12 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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