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F561 JFJ

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,159 mi
Last recorded54,159 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF561 JFJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,159 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 54,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,173 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,478 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 49,478 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,603 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,363 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,159 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 36,850 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 35,079 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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F561 JFJ is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F561 JFJ, 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 F561 JFJ registered?

F561 JFJ is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is F561 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F561 JFJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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