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F560 XEL

1989 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,534 mi
Last recorded40,534 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF560 XEL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 40,534 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 40,502 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2025 39,032 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 36,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 35,536 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 33,800 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 30,167 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 25,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 20,047 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2014 19,946 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,702 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,077 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 19,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,633 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,429 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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F560 XEL is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F560 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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What year was F560 XEL registered?

F560 XEL is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F560 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F560 XEL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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